Removing Cylinder Head Cover For Cylinders 1-4

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Release and unplug connector for camshaft hall sender.

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Camshaft hall sender connector
Remove positive crankcase ventilation hose.

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Positive crankcase ventilation hose
Remove cover on solenoid valve for camshaft adjustment -A- and release and pull off connector lying underneath -B- .

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Solenoid valve for camshaft
Unscrew and remove fastening screws for engine retaining eyelet.

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Engine retaining eyelet, cylinders 1-4
Release wiring harness for bar ignition modules from the bracket -A- and remove fastening screws on the ground straps underneath

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Wiring harness for bar ignition modules
Release and unplug connector for valve lift adjustment.

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Connector for valve lift adjustment
Release cable for primary catalytic converter from the guide and set it down.

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Cable guide for primary catalytic converter line
Remove fastening screws -1 to 13- on the cylinder head cover.
> 9824 - Flexible-head socket wrench, a/f 8

> 9824/1 - Flexible-head socket wrench, a/f 10

> 9824/2-Torx Micro Bit T30

> 9824/3-Torx Micro Bit T45

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Fastening Screws Loosening Sequence
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Fastening screws on cylinder head cover for cylinders 1 - 4
Lift up cylinder head cover at a slant -A- , remove it towards the front -B- and set it down on a clean surface.

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Removing cylinder head cover for cylinders 1-4