Removing camshaft adjuster from inlet camshaft - AR05.20-P-7201-01AO

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Fig 1: Identifying Double Open-End (104 589 01 01 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Wrench Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)

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Detaching camshaft adjuster at inlet camshafts

Unscrew bolt (3); counterhold armature (4) at flat (arrow).
Pull off armature (4), remove.

Fig 3: Locating Armature
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Unscrew nut (6); counterhold camshaft (22) with wrench (25) 104 589 01 01 00 for this step.

Fig 4: Unscrewing Nut Counterhold Camshaft With Wrench
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Take off cover (12), camshaft sprocket (13) and positioning piston (14).
Unbolt flange shaft (16) from inlet camshaft (22) and take off.

Fig 5: Unbolting Flange Shaft From Inlet Camshaft
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