Removing Camshaft-Housing Cover

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CAUTION: Ingress of dirt

Danger of material damage due to blocked oil bores/oil ducts.

→ Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the engine.

→ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and make sure to cover them.

→ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.

Information

Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Remove small plastic covers (green) on the camshaft housing.
1. 1.1. To do this, puncture the covers in the middle and lever out using a slotted screwdriver.
Pull off the first two flat connectors -1- for the rod ignition modules (viewed from belt side).

Fig 1: Locating Flat Connector For Rod Ignition Module On Camshaft-Housing Cover
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove camshaft-housing cover.
1. 3.1. Unscrew 17 external Torx screws (E10, M6) from the outside in.
2. 3.2. Side 1-3: 14 M6 x 35 screws -1- , two M6 x 20 screws -2- and one M6 x 75 screw -3- .
  Remove cable holder for pulse sender.
3. 3.3. Side 4-6: 14 M6 x 35 screws -1- , two M6 x 20 screws -2- and one M6 x 75 screw -3- .
  Remove two oil tank holders.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Screws On Camshaft-Housing Cover
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CAUTION:
Lever off camshaft housing cover.
- Cast lugs can break off.
→ Carefully lift off the cover.
Lift off camshaft-housing cover.
1. 4.1. Carefully pry off at the cast lugs using a large screwdriver if necessary.
Carefully remove residual sealing compound. Use a rotating rubber washer, for example, to do this.