Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing cylinder head cover (left-side) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamps for hoses up to 25 mm -3094-

t  Puller -T40039-

Removing –  Remove cover -1- on left side of engine compartment.

–  Clamp off coolant hose -2- using hose clamp -3094- and detach from coolant expansion tank. –  Seal off connection with a suitable plug. –  Unbolt coolant expansion tank -arrow-. –  Unplug electrical wire for coolant shortage indicator switch -F66- at expansion tank (bottom) and move expansion tank to one side (coolant hose -1- remains attached).

–  Pull dipstick -10- out of guide tube. –  Remove bolts -2- and -5-. –  Unplug electrical connectors -1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9- and move wiring harness clear. –  Disconnect crankshaft breather hose -7- by pressing release tabs.

–  Pull ignition coils out with puller -T40039-.

–  Unscrew cylinder head cover bolts (left-side) in the sequence -15 ... 1-. –  Remove cylinder head cover. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Renew cylinder head cover gaskets if damaged. t  Renew cylinder head cover bolts if gasket is damaged. –  Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease. –  Tighten bolts for cylinder head cover in the sequence -1 ... 15-. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Cylinder head cover to cylinder head	9
Wiring guide for ignition coils to cylinder head cover	5