Cylinder Head Cover

Removing 

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Ignition Coil Puller T40039
• Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1921

-- Disconnect the electrical connector on the mass airflow (MAF) sensor -G70- -3-.

Fig 1: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 Electrical Harness Connector, Clips & Front Air Intake Connector On Lock Carrier

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-- Open clips -1 and 2- and remove air guide hose from the MAF sensor.

-- Remove front air intake connector on lock carrier -4-.

-- Remove engine cover.

-- Remove air guide hose -arrow- with the V.A.G 1921.

Fig 2: Remove Air Guide Hose

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Toothed Belt Guard Bolts

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-- Remove the ignition coils with power output stage. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) line from the cylinder head cover -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Housing And Cylinder Head Cover

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-- Remove valve housing from cylinder head cover -arrows-.

-- Remove the crankcase ventilation line and heat shield from the turbocharger -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Line For Crankcase Ventilation With Heat Shield From Turbocharger

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-- Disconnect the EVAP line to the turbocharger from the cylinder head cover -2-.

-- Loosen the cylinder head cover starting from the outside and working toward the inside.

-- Remove the cylinder head cover.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 

-- Make sure the upper toothed belt guard is installed correctly.

-- Install ignition coils with power output stage. Refer to Removal and Installation .