Removing the camshaft cover and cylinder head

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 999 5454

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Remove: 

• the spark plugs at cylinder 1 and 5. Install tool 9995454 (2 pcs.) with 2-3 mm clearance to the camshaft cover.
  NOTE:

  Make sure that the screw in the spark plug thread is tightened all the way down

• VVT solenoids
• The screws holding the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers And Stop Lugs

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Use pliers 9995670 to lift the cover from the cylinder head.

Install the pliers at the stop lugs. Start with cylinder 1 and work alternately backward.

Slacken off the wing nuts approximately 2 turns. Repeat the procedure.

Fig 3: Identifying Pressing Out Of Camshaft Seals

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Remove: 

• tools 9995454
• the camshaft cover
• the camshafts
• the screws holding the cylinder head onto the cylinder block. Start at the sides and work alternately towards the center.

Get some help and lift of the cylinder head. Place the cylinder head on two wooden blocks.