BMW 5251 Service Manual page 259

Camshaft Timing Chain
4
Disconnect VANOS electrical harness connector (A) and oil
line fitting (B) from VANOS control unit.
NOTE-
Wrap the VANOS oil line fitting with a shop rag to absorb
leaking oil.
Disconnect cranltcase breather by squeezing at arrows.
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Remove cylinder cover mounting fasteners and remove
cylinder head cover.
NOTE-
The cylinder head cover mounting bolt insulators andgas-
lets should be reinstalled in their original positions. Make
note of their arrangement during removal.
4
Remove oil baffle cover from intake camshaft