11 31 01 Replacing left camshaft (M62 up to 9/98): Notes
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(Intake or exhaust side as applicable)
Cylinder bank 5 to 8
Unscrew and remove splash guard.
Remove both cylinder heads,
refer to 11 12 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING BOTH CYLINDER HEAD COVERS (M62) .
Remove all spark plugs,