BMW 5251 Service Manual page 185

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Cvlinder Head and valvetrain1
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Remove ignition coils and spark plugs.
V-8 models: remove mounting nuts (arrows) from wiring har-
ness ducting.
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V-8 models: disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors
from injectors:
Pry one corner of wire loclc clip (arrow) on first injector.
Repeat for all injectors.
Lift wire ducts off and set aside.
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V-8 models: disconnect battery jump start post terminal from
left cylinder head cover.
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6-cylinder models: remove oil filler cap and unclip vent con-
nection from cylinder head cover.
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Remove cylinder head cover mounting fasteners and re-
move cylinder head cover(~).
NOTE-
The cylinder head cover mounting bolt insulators and gas-
Icets should be reinstalled in their original locations. Make
note of their arrangement during removal.