Removing The Camshaft Cover/Cylinder Head

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Camshaft Cover/Cylinder Head

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Remove 

• spark plugs for cylinders 2 and 5.

  Install tool 999 5454 (x2). Leave a 2-3 mm  gap to the camshaft cover. Ensure that the screw in the spark plug well is fully tightened.

• Variable valve timing solenoid.
• the screws holding the camshaft cover to the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Using Pliers 999 5670 To Lift Cover From Cylinder Head

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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 with the pliers.

Fig 3: Identifying Pressing Out Of Camshaft Seals

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Carefully press out the front and rear camshaft seals.

Remove the seals.

Fig 4: Cylinder Head Screws Removal Sequence

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Remove 

• tools 999 5454.
• the camshaft cover.
• the camshafts

Lift out the valve lifters. Use a suction cup.

Remove the screws holding the cylinder head on the cylinder block. Start at the sides and work alternately towards the center.

Get help to lift off the cylinder head.