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. See 11 36 010 Removing and installing or replacing double VANOS adjustment unit (M52TU / M54 / M56)

Remove camshafts with bearing strips.

Release screw connection between timing case cover and cylinder head.

Fig 1: Releasing Screw Connection Between Timing Case Cover & Cylinder Head

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Release screws, remove chain guide.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws & Removing Chain Guide

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

Lift off cylinder head.

Fig 3: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts

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