SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Cylinder head cover: Removing and installing t  Removing → Anchor. t  Installing → Anchor. Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Extractor -T40039-, see equivalent → Anchor

t  Pliers for spring-loaded band-type clamps -VAS 6499-, see equivalent → Anchor Removing

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

–  Loosen the two bolts -arrows- on the lock carrier and remove the air duct -2-. –  Separate the solenoid valve 1 for the active carbon vessel -N80--1- and remove from the air duct on the air filter housing.

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

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

Remove ignition coils using the extractor -T40039-. –  Remove upper notched belt guard.

–  Remove the nuts -arrows- and detach the cylinder head cover. Installing Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Renew gaskets and seals. t  Replace the cylinder head cover gaskets where necessary. t  Secure all screw joints with serial hose clips → Spare parts catalogue.

–  The transition areas -arrows- at the top sealing surface of the cylinder head to be sealed off by applying a fine layer of sealant; sealant mass → spare parts catalogue.

–  The transition areas -arrows- at the top sealing surface of the cylinder head to be sealed off by applying a fine layer of sealant; sealant mass → spare parts catalogue.

–  First tighten inner nuts for cylinder head cover and then outer nuts diagonally. –  Install top section of toothed belt cover making sure it engages securely on centre section of toothed belt cover in the process. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Cylinder head cover to cylinder head	10
Crankcase breather pipe to cylinder head	10
Secondary air pipe on cylinder head cap	10
Hose clips (9 mm wide)	3
Hose clips (13 mm wide)	5,5