Left Cylinder Head Cover

Left Cylinder Head Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (5 to 50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Cable tie

• Sealant (D 454 300 A2)

Removing

CAUTION!
When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to clearance issues:

• Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.

• To prevent damages to the lines, make sure there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

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

- Remove intake air tubes between air filter and throttle valve control module.

- Remove bracket - 3 -.





- Pull off connectors - 4 - from ignition coils.

- Remove ignition coils --> [ Ignition Coils with Power Output Stage ] Service and Repair.

- Disconnect crankcase ventilation hoses - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Loosen bolts in sequence - 12 - through - 1 - and remove cylinder head cover.





Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

• Replace the gasket if it is damaged or leaking.

• Before installing, make sure that the gaskets between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head are not damaged and are correctly installed.

- Coat transitions - arrows - on sealing surface of cylinder head with a small amount of sealant (D 454 300 A2).





- Carefully set cylinder head cover in place.

- Tighten bolts in sequence - 1 - through - 12 -. Torque specification: 10 Nm