Left Cylinder Head Cover

Left Cylinder Head Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Ignition Coil Puller (T40039)

Removing

- Remove the engine covers - arrows -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Disconnect the electrical connector on the Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch (F66) and lay the coolant reservoir aside with the coolant hoses - 1 and 2 - connected.

• Be careful not to bend the coolant hose - 2 -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and disconnect the electrical connectors to the ignition coils on the left cylinder head.






- Disconnect the electrical connector - 1 - on the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 (G163) and - 4 - on the CMP sensor 4 (G301).

- Press the connector release catches and disconnect the connector - 3 - on the camshaft adjustment valve 2 (N208) and exhaust camshaft adjustment valve 2 (N319).

- Remove the ground wire bolt - 5 -.

- Move the electrical wiring harness to the side.

• Ignore - 2 -.

- Remove the ignition coils with the (T40039).







Risk of violating emissions legislation.

• Do not open the hose connection - arrow -.

- Remove the bolts in the following sequence - 12 to 1 - and lay the left cylinder head aside with the crankcase ventilation hose - arrow - connected.






Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• Replace the O-ring.

• Replace the cylinder head seal if it is damaged.

• Replace the cylinder head cover bolts when replacing the damaged seal.

- Clean the sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

- Tighten the left cylinder head cover bolts. Refer to => [ Left Cylinder Head Cover, Tightening Specifications and Sequence ] Cylinder Head Overview.