11 12 100 Removing and installing/replacing cylinder head (M52TU / M54 / M56): Removal

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Removal of cylinder head is described separately from installation.

Remove double VANOS adjustment unit, refer to 11 36 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DOUBLE VANOS ADJUSTMENT UNIT (M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Remove camshafts with bearing strips, refer to 11 31 001 REPLACING CAMSHAFT (M52TU / M54 / M56) .

Release screw connection between timing case cover and cylinder head.

Fig 1: Releasing Screw Connection

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Release screws, remove chain guide.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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Release cylinder head bolts from outside to inside in sequence 14 to 1.

Fig 3: Releasing Cylinder Head Bolts

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Lift off cylinder head.