Removing Engine Cover (Design Cover)

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For easier access to components, use the tool flexible-head socket wrench 9824 together with Torx Micro Bit 9824/2 if necessary .

Design cover for cylinder bank 1 to 4
Design cover for cylinder bank 5 to 8
Screw for securing design cover to bar ignition module
Mounting points (ball joints)

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover Screws And Mounting

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Remove fastening screws for the engine cover at the bar ignition modules -3- .
Lift up the torque support on the valve cover. Pull engine cover upwards and off the mounting points.
Remove design cover on throttle valve.
1. 3.1. Pull cover off the throttle valve → Design cover on throttle valve .
  1. Design cover on throttle valve (view from above)
  2. Design cover on throttle valve (view from below)
  3. Ball joints under design cover
  4. Bonding area, Velcro fastener
Fig 2: Removing Throttle Valve Cover
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