Camshaft timing chain, removing and installing: Removing

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Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 under engine and drain engine oil.
Remove engine: Vehicles with manual transmission → Engine (vehicles with manual transmission) , vehicles with automatic transmission → Engine (vehicles with automatic transmission), removing .
Disconnect engine and transmission: Vehicles with manual transmission → Engine (vehicles with manual transmission), separating , vehicles with automatic transmission → Engine and transmission (vehicles with automatic transmission), separating .
Leave engine on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 A or secure engine to the engine and transmission holder: Vehicles with manual transmission → Engine (vehicles with manual transmission), securing to engine and transmission holder , vehicles with automatic transmission → Engine (vehicles with automatic transmission), securing to assembly stand .

Remove covers for timing chains → Timing chain covers (All), removing and installing .

Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft To TDC Ignition Timing

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Install key T40049 at rear on crankshaft e.g. using 2 old bolts for dual-mass flywheel.
Rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation - arrow - to TDC ignition timing.

Fig 2: Identifying Slits At Front In Camshafts Stand Parallel At Same Height With Upper Edge Of Cylinder Head

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Slits - arrows - at front in camshafts must stand parallel at same height with upper edge of cylinder head.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Camshaft Locator T40046

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Rotate camshafts at hex head slightly back or forth if necessary so that camshaft locator T40046 can be inserted.
If camshaft locator T40046 cannot be inserted, rotate crankshaft 1 rotation (360 °) further.
Remove camshaft locator T40046 again.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Crankshaft Holder 3242 Into Hole

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Remove drain plug from upper section of oil pan.
Install Crankshaft Holder 3242 into hole (20 Nm), if necessary rotate crankshaft very slightly back and forth to completely center holder.

Fig 5: Pushing Glide Track Of Chain Tensioner For Left Timing Chain

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Push glide track of chain tensioner for left timing chain in direction of - arrow - and pull off chain tensioner using a drill bit 3.3 mm dia. - 1 -.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts For Camshaft Chain Sprocket Or Camshaft Adjuster Using Multipoint Socket T10035

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Mark running direction of left timing chain with paint.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - for camshaft chain sprocket or camshaft adjuster using multipoint socket T10035.
Remove camshaft chain sprocket, camshaft adjuster and timing chain.

Fig 7: Pushing Glide Track Of Chain Tensioner For Right Timing Chain

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Push glide track of chain tensioner for right timing chain in direction of - arrow - and pull off chain tensioner using a drill bit 3.3 mm dia. - 1 -.
Mark running direction of right timing chain with paint.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts For Camshaft Chain Sprocket Or Camshaft Adjuster Using Multipoint Socket T10035

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - for camshaft chain sprocket or camshaft adjuster using multipoint socket T10035.
Remove camshaft chain sprocket, camshaft adjuster and timing chain.