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Golf Mk4

Removing
Removing
  Note
t  The camshafts are mounted in the camshaft housing on this engine. For this reason, the camshaft housing may only be removed if the two toothed belts have been removed first.
t  The camshaft housing sealing surface must not be reworked.
t  Removing and installing camshafts → Chapter.
–  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
–  With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap.
–  First remove both toothed belts → Chapter.
–  Remove spark plug connector together with ignition cable guide.
–  Disconnect 4-pin connector from ignition transformer -N152-.
–  Disconnect connector off Hall sender -G40-.
   
–  Remove securing bolts -1- from mechanical exhaust gas recirculation valve and cable guide bracket -2-.
–  Remove securing bolt from toothed belt rear guard (near right-hand lifting eye).
–  Loosen camshaft housing bolts from outside to inside, alternately and diagonally and remove.
–  Carefully lift camshaft housing off.
  N15-0074

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