Removing the camshaft cover and cylinder head

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 9995454

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Remove the spark plugs from cylinders 1 and 5.

Install 2 tools 9995454 . Leave a 2-3 mm gap to the camshaft cover.

Make sure that the screw in the spark plug thread is tightened all the way down. VVT-solenoid.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers Installed At The 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: Pressing Out Camshaft Seals

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Carefully press out the front and rear camshaft seals.

Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening Sequence

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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 help to lift off the cylinder head.

NOTE:

Work very carefully to avoid damaging the contact faces.