Removing The Camshaft Cover

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Fig 1: Camshaft Cover And Variable Valve Timing Unit Control Valve

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Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove

the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid
spark plugs for cylinders 1 and 5.

Install tool 9995454 (2 pcs.) with 2-3 mm gap to the camshaft cover.

Ensure that the screw in the spark plug well is fully tightened.

Remove all the screws securing the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Camshaft Cover With Pliers At Stop Lugs

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Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

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 with the pliers.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Seal Removal

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Carefully press the camshaft seals free.

NOTE:

Be very careful to not damage the sealing surfaces on the camshafts.

Fig 4: Arranging/Tagging Removed Valve Lifters For Re-Installation

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Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove

tool 999 5454
the camshaft cover
the camshafts.

Lift out the tappets. Mark up the tappets so that the original positions can be established.