Releasing VANOS central valve of the exhaust camshaft adjuster

• To release the VANOS central valve (1)  , use reversible ratchet (2)  from special tool 0 496 855  with special tool 2 450 487 .

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• Release the VANOS central valve (1)  of the exhaust camshaft adjuster.

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