Replace the right cylinder head cover

Loosen screw (1).
Remove the plate (2).
Guide out and remove the pressure sensor (3) at the cylinder head cover.

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Check the O-ring (1) for damage and replace it if necessary.

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Position the pressure sensor (3) on cylinder head cover.
Position the plate (2).

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Pressure sensor on cylinder head cover
Screw TS6x12	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Sealing cap on cylinder head cover
M6x25 screw	tightening torque	10 Nm

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Remount clamps (1) on the cylinder head cover (2).

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Loosen screws (2).
Remove camshaft position sensors (1).

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Check
Check O-rings (1) on the camshaft position sensors for damage.

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Result

» O-ring (1) damaged

Measure
Replace O-ring (1).
Parts: O-ring

Result

» O-ring (1) not damaged.

Measure
Continue the repair in the next step.
Coat O-ring of camshaft position sensor with engine oil.
Position camshaft position sensors (1).

Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Camshaft position sensor to cylinder head cover
Torx screw M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil separator to cylinder head cover
M6 screw	tightening torque	10 Nm

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