Cylinder Head, Removing And Installing: Removing

• During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
• Close the open channels from the intake and exhaust tract with suitable plugs for example from the :VAS6122  .

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Coolant Hose Version 1: 

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-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the coolant hoses.

Coolant Hose Version 2: 

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-- Open the clamps -arrows- and remove the rear coolant hoses.

Coolant Hose Version 3: 

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-- Lift the clips -arrows-, loosen the clamp -2- and remove the rear coolant hoses.

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

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-- Disconnect the fuel line -2-. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING (COUPE) / CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING (CABRIOLET) .

-- Loosen the clamp -1- and disconnect the hose from the EVAP canister.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and move the front coolant pipe upward.

-- Loosen the clamp -arrow left- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Remove the nut -1- and bolt -2- and remove the support for the intake manifold.

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-- Remove the bolts -3-. (Only one bolt depending on the version)

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-- Remove the banjo bolts -1 and 2- and move the line to the side.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- on the Oil Pressure Switch -F22- and Reduced Oil Pressure Switch -F378-.

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow-, remove the air duct hose and pivot it to the side.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and free up the wire.

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-- Disconnect the connector from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266- -arrow- and free up the wire.

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-- Loosen the bolts -1- from above.

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-- Remove the bolt -2- from below.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the oil return line.

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-- Remove the spark plugs with the :3122B  .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the cylinder head bolts using the :T10070  or :T40270  in the sequence -1 through 10-.

• Make sure all wires and cables are disconnected.
• Pay attention to the tension and glide tracks when lifting the cylinder head.

-- Remove the cylinder head.

-- Lay the cylinder head on a soft surface, such as foam.

-- Seal the open channels of the intake and exhaust tract with a clean cloth or with completely clean plugs from the :VAS6122  .