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 Ø -3094-

Removing –  Detach the front engine cover panel -arrows 1 and 2-.

–  Pull off rear engine cover panel -arrows-.

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

–  Clamp off coolant hose -2- using hose clamp -3094- and detach from coolant expansion tank. –  Plug 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).

–  Remove bolt -arrow- at guide tube for oil dipstick.   Note The guide tube remains in top section of sump.

–  Remove bolts -5- and -6-. –  Unplug electrical connectors -1 ... 4-. –  Pull out ignition coils -arrows-.   Note Use puller -T40039- to remove.

–  Detach crankcase breather hose -arrow-. –  Remove 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.

–  Slightly coat semi-circular seals -arrows- with oil and insert.

–  Tighten bolts for cylinder head cover in the sequence -1 ... 15-. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Cylinder head cover to cylinder head	10
Wiring guide for ignition coils to cylinder head cover	5 → Note
Guide tube for dipstick to cylinder head	10

1)  Install using locking fluid; locking fluid → Parts catalogue.