Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder Head Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spring-type clip pliers (VAS 5024 A)

• Torque wrench (VAG 1331)

• Assembly tool (T10118)

• Puller (T10095 A)

Removing

• To perform work sequence, the ground cable must be disconnected from battery. Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti theft coding beforehand.

- With the ignition switched off disconnect battery ground strap.

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

- Bring lock carrier into service position. Radiator Support

- Remove ignition coils with power output stage. Refer to --> [ Ignition Coils with Power Output Stages ] Service and Repair.

- Now remove intake manifold. Refer to --> [ Intake Manifold ] Intake Manifold.

• Seal the intake ports in the intake manifold and in cylinder head with clean cloths.

- Pull off/disconnect all other electrical 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 -.





- Remove bolts and remove cylinder head cover.

Installing

- Apply some sealant (D 454 300 A2) on the marked locations - arrows - on the cover.





- Mount the cylinder head cover and tighten uniformly, starting from inside and working toward the outside- 1 through 17 -.





Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Replace the cylinder head cover if it is damaged or if there are leaks.

• First bolt intake manifold to cylinder head. Then tighten both bolts of intake manifold support.

• Ensure fuel hoses are seated securely.

- Fill with coolant, if necessary. Refer to --> [ Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications