Cylinder Head: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Lifting Tackle 3033
Shop Crane VAS 6100
Camshaft Bar T10068 A

Removing

Engine installed.

NOTE:

During installation, cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Drain coolant. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove intake manifold. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Pull the EVAP cannister -1- in the engine compartment together with the connected hoses upward out of the bracket and lay it to the side.

Fig 1: Pulling EVAP Cannister In Engine Compartment

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under pressure.

To reduce pressure, lay cloths around connecting point before opening fuel system and carefully loosen.

-- Disconnect fuel supply hose -4- by pressing release ring.

-- Remove coolant hoses -2 and 3-.

-- Disconnect knock sensor (KS) 1 -G61- electrical sensor -arrow- and free up electrical wiring.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Knock Sensor

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-- Remove cylinder head cover. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER .

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Injector Electrical Harness From Fuel Rail & Disconnecting Fuel Injector Electrical Harness Connectors From Fuel Injectors

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-- Disconnect electrical connectors -1 through 6- on fuel injectors.

-- Unclip line router on fuel rail -arrows-.

-- Remove coolant hoses -arrows-.

Fig 4: Removing Coolant Hoses

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NOTE:

The illustration shows the coolant hoses on a vehicle with direct shift automatic transmission (DSG).

-- Remove coolant thermostat housing. Refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

-- Remove camshaft timing chain from camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN .

-- Remove heat shield over exhaust manifold -arrows-.

Fig 5: Heat Shield Over Exhaust Manifold

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging decoupling elements.

Do not bend decoupling element in front exhaust pipe more than 10°.

-- Remove nuts -1 through 6- and slide front exhaust pipe back slightly from exhaust manifolds.

Fig 6: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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NOTE:

Oxygen sensors remain installed.