Installing the camshaft cover

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Camshaft Cover And Cylinder Head

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Lubricate the camshaft lobes, the camshaft bearing surfaces and the top of the valve lifters.

Install the camshaft cover.

Install 2 press tools 9995454 .

Tighten the camshaft cover screws alternately, keeping it parallel to the cylinder head using the press tools.

Install the intake manifold and lifting eyes, tighten screws from the middle and outwards.

Remove the press tools.

Install:

the variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid. Use a new gasket.
the spark plugs. Tighten to 30 Nm .