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Removing Cylinder Head Cover For Cylinders 1-4

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  1. Release and unplug connector for camshaft hall sender.
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    Camshaft hall sender connector

  2. Remove positive crankcase ventilation hose.
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    Positive crankcase ventilation hose

  3. 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

  4. Unscrew and remove fastening screws for engine retaining eyelet.
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    Engine retaining eyelet, cylinders 1-4

  5. 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

  6. Release and unplug connector for valve lift adjustment.
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    Connector for valve lift adjustment

  7. Release cable for primary catalytic converter from the guide and set it down.
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    Cable guide for primary catalytic converter line

  8. 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

  9. 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