Removing design cover of cylinder bank 1 -4

1. Remove engine compartment cover on the right and rear. To do this, undo the four bayonet screws and the fastening screw on the washer-fluid reservoir. Refer to 70 02 19 Removing and installing front cover (engine compartment) - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .

Fig 1: Fastening screw for torque support

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2. Detach the torque support. To do this, unscrew the fastening screw on the torque support bracket and pull it out.

Fig 2: Torque support on body

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3. Detach the torque support from the body and swivel upwards.

Fig 3: Fastening screws for secondary air pump of cylinder bank 1 - 4

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4. Detach the secondary air pump from cylinder bank 1 -4. To do this, unscrew the three fastening screws, pull the pump out of the bracket and lay it aside.

Fig 4: Removing fastening screws of ignition coil cover

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NOTE:

Place a cloth between design cover and support for secondary air pump to avoid scratching cover.

5. Unscrew the four fastening screws on the ignition coil cover (illustration shows side 5 - 8).

Fig 5: Removing design cover from cylinder bank 1 - 4

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6. Remove design cover from cylinder bank 1 - 4. Lift the cover slightly with both hands on the edge pointing towards the intake system until it snaps out of the fastening points.

Fig 6: Removing cover

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7. Lift the cover at the front edge and slide the ignition coil cover of the second cylinder out of the torque support bracket. Pull out cover to the front.

Fig 7: Tightening fastening screws of torque support bracket

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8. Remove torque arm bracket. To do so, undo the four fastening screws and set bracket aside.