Removing Cylinder Head Cover (Right Cylinder Bank)

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The steps described here are shown on the right cylinder bank, but also apply for the opposite side.

Remove stoppers on camshafts -1- .
1. 1.1 Unscrew screw on stopper -2- .
2. 1.2 Remove stoppers on camshafts -1- .
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Stoppers on camshafts
Release and disconnect electric plug connections for camshaft sensors -1- .

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Electric plug connections for camshaft sensors
Remove cylinder head cover -21- .
1. 3.1 Unscrew screws on cylinder head cover -1 to 20- .
2. 3.2 Depending on type:
  Screw two screws (M8 x 25) into the threaded bores -Arrows- by hand.
  1. 3.2.1 Tighten screws alternately by half a turn until the cylinder head cover -21- is loosened.
3. 3.3 Loosen cylinder head cover using a plastic wedge.
4. 3.4 Remove cylinder head cover -21- .
Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Loosening Sequence
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Removing chain housing cover on right cylinder bank