Remove right cylinder head cover

Loosen screw (1).
Remove the bracket for the left charge air cooler.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Set aside the wiring harness with the holder (2).

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Loosen screws (2).
Remove the heat shield (1).

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Release the screws (1) to (16).
Feed out and remove the cylinder head cover in an upward direction.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Screws Loosening Sequence
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