- disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery, observing all safety precautions (see section 1);
- remove the upper part of the intake manifold as described below;
Fig. 311. Fastening the intake manifold control unit
- remove the control unit (Fig. 311, arrows on the left) and disconnect the wire on the right side (the disconnection points are indicated by the arrows on the right);
Fig. 312. Spark plug connectors (lower arrows) and injection system wiring harness (left arrows)
- disconnect the high-voltage wire connectors from the spark plugs (Fig. 312). Press the injection system wire harness off the engine mount;
- release the coolant hose and cable harness from the cylinder head cover. In doing so, release the hose from the clamp, remove the clamp from the pin screw in the left cover and release the cable harness from the three clamps;
- unscrew the cylinder head cover. In this case, it is necessary to perform a certain sequence of actions. Grasp the cover in the middle from the outside and then release it crosswise. Unscrew the two screws in the middle last. Remove the cover together with the gasket.
Before installation, thoroughly clean the separating surfaces, apply a small amount of sealant (a droplet with a diameter of about 8 mm) to the four corners of the cylinder head. Install the cover with the gasket for 4 minutes.
Tighten all screws to 10 Nm. First tighten both screws in the middle. Tighten the other screws crosswise. Perform all other actions in reverse order.
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