Cylinder Head Cover, Removing And Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Cylinder Head Cover, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Spring Clip Pliers:VAS 6499 
• Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A 
• Elbow Assembly Tool:T10118 
• Puller - Ignition Coil:T10095A 

Removing

Any cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.

-- Remove the intake manifold upper section. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -2- for the retainer -1- from the cylinder head cover.

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-- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pull off/disconnect all other wires from the cylinder head cover and set them to the side.

-- Loosen the cylinder head cover bolts starting from the inside and working toward the outside -17 through 1-.

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts and the cylinder head cover.

Installing:

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Sealant Application Areas

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-- Place a little Sealant:D 454 300 A2  on the locations -arrows- marked on the cover.

-- Install the cylinder head cover and tighten the bolts evenly starting on the inside and working toward the outside. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the intake manifold upper section. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the coolant, if necessary. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .