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: Removing Screw Connection Between Timing Case Cover And Cylinder Head

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Release screws, remove chain guide.

Fig 2: 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: Removing Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence

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