11 31 015 Replacing right camshaft (M62 up to 9/98): Notes

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(Intake or exhaust side as applicable)

Cylinder bank 1-4

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,

refer to 12 12 011 REPLACING ALL SPARK PLUGS (M60, M62) .

Remove fan clutch with impeller,

refer to 11 52 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN COUPLING (M62) .