Left and right timing chain covers, removing and installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Replace O-rings.
Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type .
During installation, re-install all heat insulation sleeves and heat shields at the same locations.
During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses.

Fig 1: Using Rotating Plastic Brush To Remove Any Sealant Residue From Sealing Flange, Cylinder Block And Upper Part Of Oil Pan

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Remove sealant residue on timing chain covers and cylinder head, e.g. with a rotating plastic brush.

CAUTION: Make sure that no sealant residue enters the engine.

Clean sealing surfaces, they must be free of oil and grease.

Fig 2: Cutting Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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Cut off nozzle on tube of sealant at front mark (dia. of nozzle approx. 2 mm).

Fig 3: Driving Left Coolant Intermediate Pipe Out Of Left Timing Chain Cover With Suitable Drift

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Drive left coolant intermediate pipe - 2 - out of left timing chain cover with a suitable drift.
Replace O-rings - 1 - at coolant intermediate pipe.
Insert coolant intermediate pipe in left timing chain cover.
Apply sealant bead - arrow - on clean sealing surfaces of left timing chain cover, as shown in illustration.

Thickness of sealant bead: 2.5 mm.

NOTE:

Covers for timing chain must be installed within 5 minutes after applying sealant.

Fig 4: Left Timing Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Position left timing chain cover and tighten bolts in sequence - 1 to 8 -.

Fig 5: Driving Left Coolant Intermediate Pipe Out Of Left Timing Chain Cover With Suitable Drift

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Drive right coolant intermediate pipe - 2 - out of right timing chain cover with a suitable drift.
Replace O-rings - 1 - at coolant intermediate pipe.
Insert coolant intermediate pipe in right timing chain cover.
Apply sealant bead - arrows - on clean sealing surfaces of right timing chain cover, as shown in illustration.

Thickness of sealant bead: 2.5 mm.

Fig 6: Right Timing Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Position right timing chain cover and tighten bolts in sequence - 1 to 8 -.

The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system: Left → Left combination valve for secondary air injection (AIR), removing and installing , right → Right combination valve for secondary air injection, removing and installing .
Install rear coolant pipe → Rear coolant line, removing and installing .
Install left coolant pipe → Left coolant pipe, removing and installing .
Install right coolant pipe → Right coolant pipe, removing and installing .

Install engine → Engine, installing .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Left and right timing chain covers to engine	9