Removing The Camshaft Cover And Cylinder Head

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Camshaft Cover/Cylinder Head

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Remove the spark plugs from cylinders 2 and 5.

Install tools 9995454 (2 pcs.) with 2-3 mm gap to the camshaft cover. Make sure that the screw in the spark plug thread is tightened all the way down.

Remove the variable valve timing solenoids.

Remove all the screws securing 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 9995454
the camshaft cover
the camshafts.

Lift out the valve lifters. Use a suction cup.

CAUTION:

Mark up and position the lifters so that their original position can be established.

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

Get help to lift off the cylinder head.

NOTE:

Be very careful so that the contact faces are not damaged.