Removing the cylinder head cover (engine removed)

• Unlock both plug connections (1) and disconnect.
• Unlock and pull off the engine ventilation line (2).
• Detach the engine wiring harness (3) in the highlighted area.

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• Loosen both oxygen sensor connectors (1) from the carrier plate.
• Release screw (2) and keep the carrier plate aside.
• Detach the cables in the marked areas.
• Detach the engine wiring harness (3) in the highlighted area.
• Release screw (4) and keep the fuel supply line aside.

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• Release the screws in the order from (15) to (1).
• Remove cylinder head cover.

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