Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

(Engine code AEF)

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• ◆ VW 382/7 Measuring device

• ◆ VW 385/17 End plate
• ◆ Punch
• ◆ Synthetic-head mallet
• ◆ Dial gauge

Work sequence

• ● Cylinder head removed

• ‒ Removing injectors:

=> Repair group 23; Servicing fuel injection; Removing and installing injectors.

• ‒ Drive swirl chamber out using a suitable drift through injector opening.

• ‒ Clean off combustion residue from swirl chamber contact surfaces in cylinder head.
• ‒ Fit new swirl chamber in position, installation position is determined by guide lug and groove.
• ‒ Drive swirl chamber in using a synthetic head hammer.
• ‒ → Measure the swirl chamber projection.
       Specification: max. 0.05 mm

If the specification is exceeded:

• ‒ Replace cylinder head.