Preliminary work for cylinders 4-6

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With engine installed =>

Remove front strut. → 408619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT STRUT (DOME STRUT)
Remove oxygen sensor. → 247319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OXYGEN SENSOR DOWNSTREAM OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Loosen coolant line -1 - from holder -2- .

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If cylinder head is replaced =>
Remove stopper.

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