Installing The Camshaft Cover

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 999 5454

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Lubricate the camshaft lobes, the camshaft bearing surfaces and the valve lifters
Install the camshaft cover
Install press tool 9995454 (2x).
Tighten the camshaft cover screws alternately, keeping it parallel to the cylinder head using the press tools
Install all the screws. Tighten the screws from the middle and outwards
Remove the press tools.

Fig 2: Coolant Pump Inlet Pipe

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Install:

the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid. Use a new gasket.
the spark plugs. Tighten. See Summary of specific components and tightening torques
the hose for water-heated crankcase ventilation to the thermostat housing. Tighten the clamp.

Connect the connector for the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Install the inlet pipe for the coolant pump on the cylinder head. Use a new gasket.

NOTE:

Apply thread sealant, 116 056 to the screw threads.

Tighten the screw for securing the coolant pump inlet pipe to the cylinder block.