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Preliminary Work For Cylinder Head 4-6

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  1. Remove the engine.

    → Removing Engine .

  2. Completely remove intake-air distributor.

    → Removal .

  3. Remove hydraulic return line for power steering from the oil/water heat exchanger and pull it out of the holder.
  4. Pull off positive crankcase ventilation line.
  5. Remove positive crankcase ventilation cover on the cylinder head.
    1. Positive crankcase ventilation cover
    2. O-ring, always replace
    3. External Torx screw, M6
      Fig 1: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation Cover
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  6. Remove vacuum pump.

    → Removing Vacuum Pump .

  7. Remove cylinder head cover.

    → Removing Cylinder Head Cover  .

  8. Remove camshafts.

    → Removing Camshafts  .