Lightly Coat Clean Sealing Surface -Shaded- On Timing Chain Upper Cover With Sealant

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.

-- Coat sealing surface below cylinder head seal with some sealant. Do not bend cylinder head seal.

NOTE:

Timing chain upper cover must be installed with 5 minutes of applying sealant.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolts

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-- Position upper timing chain cover and tighten Figure.

-- Install camshaft timing chain tensioner -arrow-.

Fig 2: Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner

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-- Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions in direction of engine rotation at vibration damper bolt and place at "TDC" marking.

-- Check timing again.

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

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

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