Remove exhaust camshaft

Subsequently ensure that the exhaust camshaft bearing cap is placed in 0 495 105 (11 4 480) in the special tool.
NOTE: The exhaust camshaft bearing caps are legibly labeled from the intake side and marked with A1, A2 and A.

NOTE: Exhaust camshaft bearing cap A is a thrust bearing.

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Loosen all screws on the exhaust camshaft bearing cap in sequence from (10) to (1) in half turn.

Fig 1: Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Caps Screws Loosening Sequence
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Drop the exhaust camshaft bearing cap (A1) , (A2) and (A) and place in order in the special tool 0 495 105 (11 4 480) .

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Remove the roller tappet (1) .
Remove the high pressure pump bracket (2) .

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Remove the exhaust camshaft (1) in the direction of the arrow.

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