Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- / Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Remove the Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-.

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

Audi A4/A5:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the air guide -2-.

Audi A6/A7 

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the air guides -1 and 2-.

Audi Q5:

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and air duct -1-.

Continuation for Both Camshaft Adjustment Valves:

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-- Disconnect the connectors:

1 -

For the Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-

3 -

For the Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the camshaft adjustment valve:

2 -

Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N318-

4 -

Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205-

Installing 

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

• Check the seals for damage and leaks. If necessary, replace the seals, to do so, remove the upper timing chain cover -item 13-  OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER => List Item: Upper Timing Chain Cover.
• Replace the O-rings and bolts after removing.

-- Oil the O-rings on the sealing surface to the valve for the camshaft adjustment with engine oil.

-- Install the lock carrier cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER 
• Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING