Overview - Cylinder Head: Notes

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NOTE:

Replace the cylinder head bolt.

Always replace self-locking nuts, bolts which have been tightened to tightening specification as well as gaskets and seals.

The plastic protectors installed to protect the open valves must only be removed immediately before mounting the cylinder head.

The engine oil and the coolant must be changed if the cylinder head or the cylinder head gasket are being replaced.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cylinder Head

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Alignment Pin
Cylinder Head Gasket
- Replace after removing
- Installed position: the part number faces the cylinder head
Cylinder Head
- Removing and installing. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Checking for distortion. Refer to Checking Cylinder Head For Distortion .
Bolt
- 4 Nm +90° additional turn
- Replace after removing
- Follow the procedure when loosening. Refer to Figure
- Follow the procedure when tightening. Refer to Figure
Heat Shield
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Heat Shield
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Connection
- For coolant hose
O-ring
- Replace after removing
- Coat with coolant
Cylinder Head Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Follow the procedure when loosening. Refer to Figure
- Follow the procedure when tightening. Refer to Figure
O-ring
- Replace after removing
- Coat with coolant
Connection
- For coolant hose
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Mount
- For engine cover
Engine Lifting Eye
Bolt
- 8 Nm +90° additional turn
- Replace after removing
Partition Plate
Ball Pin
- For engine cover
Engine Lifting Eye
Bolt
- 8 Nm +90° additional turn
- Replace after removing
Alignment Pin