11 31 051 Replacing timing chain (N52K): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove all SPARK PLUGS
Remove CHAIN TENSIONER .
Remove CRANKSHAFT RADIAL SEAL at front
Remove drive belt TENSIONER
Remove VIBRATION DAMPER

Remove fastener (1) in direction of arrow.