Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing cylinder head cover Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Puller -T40039-

Removing –  Release quick-release fasteners and remove engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  Detach air cleaner cover -arrow-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove air duct -1 and 2-.

–  Remove crankcase breather pipe -2-. –  Detach crankcase breather hose from cylinder head cover. –  Detach pipe -1- on combination valve for secondary air from cylinder head cover and heat shield -3-. –  Pivot secondary air pipe slightly to the side.

–  Unscrew earth wire -2-. –  Unplug electrical connectors -3- and move electrical wiring clear. –  Pull out ignition coils -1-.   Note

Use puller -T40039- to remove ignition coils.

–  Loosen two retaining clips for toothed belt cover (top section). –  Remove nuts -arrows- and detach cylinder head cover. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Renew all seals and gaskets. t  Renew gaskets for cylinder head cover if damaged. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue.

–  Apply small quantity of sealant to sealing points -arrows- at top sealing surface of cylinder head; sealant → Parts catalogue.

–  Apply small quantity of sealant to sealing points -arrows- at top sealing surface of cylinder head; sealant → Parts catalogue.

–  First tighten inner nuts for cylinder head cover and then outer nuts in diagonal sequence. –  Install top section of toothed belt cover (make sure it engages securely on centre section of toothed belt cover). Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Cylinder head cover to cylinder head	10
Crankcase breather pipe to cylinder head cover	10
Secondary air pipe to cylinder head cover	10
Hose clips	2