Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Ratchet insert 1/4"VAS 6234
TORX® bit set VAG 1766
Spring type clip pliers VAS 5024A
Torque wrench (5-60 Nm) VAG 1783

Removing

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 Connector, Wiring Harness & Bolts

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-- Remove the wiring harness from the bracket -2-.

-- Remove the harness bracket bolt -3-.

NOTE:

Do not pull out the camshaft adjustment valve by the connector.

-- Remove the camshaft adjuster valve bolts -arrows- and remove the valve from the housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 N205 Bolts

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Installing

NOTE:

The camshaft adjustment valve as well as the housing must be free of dirt and contamination.

Remove the new camshaft adjustment valve from the packaging only prior to installation.

CAUTION:

The camshaft adjustment valve must not be subjected to knocks and impacts.

-- Lubricate the seal with engine oil.

-- Carefully install the camshaft adjustment valve into the housing and press it in by hand until seated.

-- Tighten the bolts.

Tightening specification: 4 Nm.

The rest of the assembly is basically a reverse of the removal sequence.