Cover with 8 Bolts

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-- Apply the Silicone Sealant:D 174 003A2 to the clean sealing surface -arrow 1- and on the edges -arrows 2- of the new cover as shown in the illustration.

Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.

NOTE:

The cover must be installed within five minutes after application of silicone sealant.

The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake pipe screen.

-- Immediately attach the cover and tighten the bolts.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

Tighten the bolts -1 and 4- with an additional turn after installing the vibration damper. The bolts must be removed again to install the vibration damper.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 8- in the sequence shown. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER .

Continuation for Both Versions

-- Install the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-. Refer to Oil Pressure Regulation Valve -N428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioning damper. Refer to SUB-ASSEMBLY BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Fill with engine oil and then check the level. Refer to appropriate service information.