Check basic position of camshafts

AR05.20-P-6010V

Check basic position of camshafts

19.9.03

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Remove/Install

 Danger!

Risk of injury to fingers being jammed or pinched when Remove/install or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/tailgate or sliding roof.

When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1

Open engine hood

AR88.40-P-1000V

2

Detach trim panel of cylinder head cover toward top

3

Remove ignition coils

AR15.12-P-2003V

4

Remove bottom engine compartment paneling

AR61.20-P-1105V

5

Dismount engine wiring harness for removal of cylinder head cover

AR01.00-P-2410-02V

6

Remove cylinder head cover (1)

AR01.20-P-5014V

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Inspect

7

Rotate engine at the crankshaft in direction of rotation until the piston of cylinder 1 is positioned at TDC marking 2°

The TDC marking on belt pulley/vibration damper (2) must be matched with the positioning edge (A). The cams on the intake camshaft and on the exhaust camshaft at cylinder 1 must be pointing up at an angle.

8

Check basic position of camshafts

 The markings on the camshaft adjusters (3) must be aligned with the markings (B) at the camshaft bearing housing (arrows). If basic position is not correct, see:

Set the basic position of camshafts

AR05.20-P-6020V

 The camshaft adjusters (3) require no particular adjustment, as they automatically take on a basic position to the camshafts when engine is vertical.

9

Install in the reverse order

 Danger!

Risk of accident. Accidents may result if the vehicle starts off unintentionally with the engine running. Risk of injury as working around the engine during start-up or while running may result in contusions and burns

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

10

Run engine and inspect for leaks