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Cylinder Head






Cylinder Head

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Drip Tray (VAS 6208)

Retainer (3036)

Puller (T40001)

Ignition Coil Puller (T40039)

Hose Clip Pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Engine Support Bridge (10 - 222 A)

Shackle (1 Set=2 Pieces) (10 - 222 A /12)

Locking Pin (T10060A)

Toothed Belt Tensioner (T10020)

Polydrive Bit and Drive Socket (T10070)

Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

Removing

Engine installed.

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

Change the engine oil if it is dirty.

When using sealant, observe the current descriptions, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA.

- Note radio code (for vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft radio / radio navigation system), obtain if necessary.

- Remove the engine cover and air filter.


Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam for example hot coolant may escape when opened.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove the right noise insulation - fasteners - 1 to 3 -.






- Drain engine coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

- Pry off the caps on the wiper arms with a screwdriver and remove the nuts.

- Pull off and remove wiper arms from wiper axles.

- Unclip the spray nozzles - arrow -.






- Push the spray nozzles, with lines still attached, back through the opening and into the plenum chamber.

- Remove rubber seal - 1 - for plenum chamber cover.






- Remove the plenum chamber cover - 2 -.

- Free up the rear engine wiring harness at the partition for plenum chamber.

- Remove electrical connector - arrow - for oxygen sensor before catalytic converter from the bracket, disconnect it and lay it aside.






- Remove partition for plenum chamber - arrows -.






- Disconnect the coolant line to coolant expansion tank - arrow -.






- Disconnect coolant hose - 1 -.






- Disconnect coolant hose - 2 -.

- Remove ground (GND) wire bolt - 1 -.






- Separate electrical connector - 2 -.

- Disconnect coolant hoses - arrows -.

- Remove the intake manifold.

- Remove catalytic converter with front exhaust pipe. Refer to => [ Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converters and Front Muffler ] Service and Repair.

- Remove right drive axle.

- Remove the right drive axle heat shield - arrows -.






- Disconnect air guide pipe - arrow - from charge air cooler.






- Unfasten air duct from turbocharger - arrows -.






- Disconnect the connectors - 1 and 2 - and free up the cable.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove air guide pipe.






The illustration depicts the engine removed from behind.

- Unfasten turbocharger oil supply line at cylinder block - 1 -.






- Remove turbocharger oil supply line - 2 -.

- Unfasten turbocharger coolant supply line at cylinder block - 1 -.






- Remove coolant supply line to turbocharger - 2 -.

- Remove the coolant supply line for turbocharger - 3 - at the cylinder block.

- Disconnect oil return line - arrows - on turbocharger.






- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove support for turbocharger.






- Remove toothed belt. Refer to => [ Toothed Belt, without Divided Toothed Belt Guard ] Toothed Belt, Without Divided Toothed Belt Guard or => [ Toothed Belt, with Divided Toothed Belt Guard ] Toothed Belt, With Divided Toothed Belt Guard.

- Loosen the bolt for camshaft sprocket using the (3036).






- Pull off the camshaft sprocket using the (T40001) and claws (T40001/6) and (T40001/7).






- Remove the rear toothed belt guard - arrows - from cylinder head.






- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to => [ Cylinder Head Cover ] Service and Repair.

- Loosen the cylinder head bolts using a (T10070) , paying attention to the sequence of the cylinder head bolts.






Verify that all hose and line connections between engine, transmission and body have been disconnected.

- Remove cylinder head.

Cylinder Head, Installing

Tightening specifications and tightening sequence, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Overview ] Cylinder Head Overview

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Exhaust System Overview ] Exhaust System Overview

Replace the cylinder head bolts.

Always replace self-locking nuts, bolts which have been tightened to tightening specifications as well as gaskets and O-rings.

Secure all hose connections using hose clamps of series-production status, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

Carefully remove residual sealant from cylinder head and cylinder block. Make sure that no long scrapes or scratches result.

Carefully remove all grinding and sanding residue.

Only unpack new cylinder head gasket immediately prior to installation.

Handle gasket carefully. Damages to the silicone layer and in areas of recesses may result in leaks.

There must be no oil or coolant in the blind holes for the cylinder head bolts in the cylinder block.

Hot bolt paste, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA


Only turn over the engine at the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation (clockwise).

Turning over the engine is performed at the center bolt of the crankshaft.

- Bring marking on camshaft gear to alignment with marking on toothed belt guard. The notches of the camshafts - arrows - now face toward each other vertically.






- In the event the crankshaft has been rotated in the meantime: Set piston of cylinder 1 to TDC and turn crankshaft back again slightly.

- Set cylinder head gasket in place.

Pay attention to alignment pins - arrows - in cylinder block.






Observe cylinder head seal location, identification: Replacement part number must be visible from intake side.

- Set cylinder head in place.

- Insert cylinder head bolts and tighten by hand.

- Cylinder head tightening sequence => [ (Item 13) Bolt ] Turbocharger Overview:

There is no requirement to tighten the cylinder head bolts after repairs.

- Install cylinder head cover. Refer to => [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

- Install wiper arm.

- Install toothed belt. Refer to => [ Toothed Belt, without Divided Toothed Belt Guard ] Toothed Belt, Without Divided Toothed Belt Guard or => [ Toothed Belt, with Divided Toothed Belt Guard ] Toothed Belt, With Divided Toothed Belt Guard.

- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- Electrical connections and routing.

- Install the intake manifold.

- Install air guide pipes and connector. Refer to => [ Hose Connections with Connector Couplings ] Service and Repair.

- Connect the battery.

- Install fuel system.

- Check oil level.

- Fill with coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

Only reuse drained coolant if cylinder head or engine block was not replaced.

Dirty coolant may not be used again.


Do not use a battery charger for starting assistance! There is the risk that the vehicle control modules could be damaged.