Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Vehicles up to 12.2007 –  Remove engine bracket → Chapter. –  Remove toothed belt → Chapter. –  Remove tensioning roller. –  Unscrew all idler rollers from engine → Chapter. –  Remove camshaft pulley together with hub from camshaft → Chapter. –  Remove coolant pump → Chapter. –  Remove upper securing bolt of high-pressure pump.

–  Remove securing bolt -arrow- of toothed belt guard above high-pressure pump.

–  Remove rear securing bolt -arrow- of toothed belt guard.

–  Carefully unclip toothed belt guard from cylinder head cover -arrows-.

–  Separate connector for Hall sender -G40--arrow-. –  Detach plug from its retainer.

–  Unscrew Hall sender -G40--arrow-. –  Slightly pull toothed belt guard upwards and tilt it away from engine. –  Remove Hall sender -G40-. Installing Install in reverse order. In the process, note the following: –  Fit toothed belt and adjust valve timing → Chapter. –  Ensure that cylinder head cover is correctly clipped to toothed belt guard.

–  To do this, press toothed belt guard (using a screwdriver if necessary) against cylinder head cover in area of clips -arrows- until clips audibly engage in each other. –  Check that there is sufficient clearance between hub and toothed belt guard.