Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing cylinder head cover Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Sealant remover gasket stripper (bearing code GST, bearing article no. R 34402), manufacturer Retech s.r.o. t  Cleaning and degreasing agent, e.g. -D 000 401 04- t  Protective goggles and gloves t  Sealant -D 454 300 A2- Removing

–  Lift the engine cover at the sides -arrows A- and pull out towards the front -arrow B-. –  Remove charge air pipe to connection fitting, to do so pull the retaining clips.   Note Coolant hoses as well as fuel lines remain connected.

–  Disconnect vacuum hose -3- from the mechanical exhaust gas recirculation valve. –  Remove crankcase ventilation hose -4- from charge air pipe, unscrew screws -2- and -5- and press the pipe to the rear.   Note The charge air pipe remains connected at the turbocharger -1-. –  Remove induction pipe with mechanical exhaust gas recirculation valve and with regulating flap → Chapter. –  Remove top toothed belt guard, to do so release retaining clips.

–  Release the screws for the cylinder head cover in the sequence -13 ... 1- and remove the cylinder head cover. Install Installation is performed in a similar way in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following points:   WARNING Wear protective gloves and goggles when working with gasket remover and degreasing agent! –  Clear sealing surface on the cylinder head cover and on the cylinder head from sealant residues with chemical sealant remover. –  Degrease the sealing surfaces.

–  Apply on both edges on the sealing surfaces of the bearing cap/cylinder head -arrows- at front ...

–  ... and at rear a small amount of (Ø approx. 5 mm) sealant -D 454 300 A2--arrows-.   Note Replace the gasket and the screws for the cylinder head cover in case of damage.

–  Tighten the screws for the cylinder head cover in the sequence -1 ... 13- to 10 Nm.