Cylinder Head Cover

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

Removing 

-- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to ENGINE COVER WITH AIR FILTER .

-- Disconnect crankcase ventilation hose -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Hose Of Crankshaft Housing Ventilation, Connecting Pipe & Ignition Coils

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-- Remove the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pipe -A-, if equipped.

-- Remove the ignition coils -1 through 5-. Refer to IGNITION COIL WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGE .

-- Remove the cylinder head cover bolt in sequence -16 through 1-.

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Removal Sequence

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Installing 

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Clean the sealing surfaces so they are completely free of any oil or grease.

-- Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in sequence -1 through 16-.

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Removal Sequence

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-- Follow the correct tightening sequence when installing the AIR pipe -A-, if necessary. Refer to Fig 4.

Fig 4: Connecting Tube - Tightening Sequence

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