911 Targa (996) F6-3.6L (2004)
Valve Cover: Overhaul
Removing and installing cylinder head cover - engine removed (as of MY 02)
Engine type M 96 / 03
Caution
When working on the engine, absolute cleanliness is essential! An engine cover should be used on the engine assembly support. Lay removed
engine parts on a clean base and cover them without fail. Even the smallest particles of dirt can block up oil bores.
Removing cylinder head cover - cylinder banks 1 - 3 and 4 - 6
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Preliminary work: engine oil drained.
Cylinder bank 1 - 3
1. Remove the shield (1). Unscrew 2 hexagon-head bolts M6x16. Pull out the shield to the belt pulley side.
2. Remove holder for main muffler (2). Pull off the electrical plug of ignition coil cyl. 2 and the 2 electrical plugs of the magnetic hydraulic valves.
Unscrew 4 hexagon-head bolts: top 2 M8x30, bottom 2 M8x25, then pull out the holder towards the clutch side.
3. Remove 3 ignition coils. Unscrew 6 hexagon socket head bolts M6x25 and pull the ignition coils out from the spark-plug recess.
4. Remove 2 holders and 2 covers for the magnetic hydraulic valves. Unscrew 4 hexagon socket head bolts M6x20, disconnect the connection cable
for the hydraulic valves from the sheetmetal bracket and remove the holders. Pull off 2 covers for the hydraulic valves. The valves on side 1-3 can
remain connected.
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A: Holder for camshaft adjustment valve (NVS)
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B: Holder for valve lift adjustment valve (VVS)