11 31 011 Replacing left camshafts (M62 VANOS from 9/98): Notes

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For illustration of Special Tools, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E39) article.

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(if necessary inlet or exhaust side)

Cylinder bank 5 to 8

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Remove both cylinder head covers. See 11 12 004 Removing and installing/sealing both cylinder head covers (M62)

Remove all spark plugs. See 12 12 011 REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (M60, M62)