Cylinder Block Overview

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block Overview

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Cylinder Block
- Sealing flanges and flywheel overview. Refer to SEALING FLANGE AND FLYWHEEL OVERVIEW .
- Piston and connecting rod overview. Refer to PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD OVERVIEW .
- Crankshaft overview. Refer to CRANKSHAFT OVERVIEW .
- Engine code CBEA with a balance shaft assembly:
  Balance shaft module removing and installing. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT MODULE .
Gasket
- Always replace.
Oil Filter Bracket
- Overview, refer to OIL FILTER BRACKET AND OIL COOLER OVERVIEW .
Bolt
- 15 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
- Always replace.
- First, tighten the upper left and lower right bolts, and then tighten all 4 bolts in a diagonal sequence.
Bracket
- For the wiring harness.
Bolt
- 10 Nm
Connecting Piece
- For the thermostat.
Bolt
- 15 Nm
O-ring
- Always replace
Coolant Thermostat
- Use the correct installed position, refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT .
- Checking: warm the thermostat in water.
- Opening: Begins approximately 85 °C (185 °F).
- Ends: Approximately 105 °C (221 °F).
- Opening lift: Minimum: 7 mm.
- Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT THERMOSTAT .
- 4/2 way valve with thermostat, removing and installing. Refer to 4/2 WAY VALVE WITH THERMOSTAT .
Bolt
- 20 Nm + an additional 180° (1/2) turn.
- Always replace.
- Do not lubricate or grease the threads or collar.
- The additional turn can occur in several stages.
Accessory Bracket
- Removing and installing, refer to ACCESSORY BRACKET .
Bolt
- 40 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
- Always replace.
Ribbed Belt Tensioner
- To release tension on the ribbed belt, rotate using a open end wrench. Refer to RIBBED BELT .
- Removing and installing, refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER .
Oil Pan
- Clean the sealing surface before installing.
- Install using silicone sealant D 176 404 A2
Bolt
- 15 Nm
- Tighten in a diagonal sequence and in steps.