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Upper Timing Chain Cover






Upper Timing Chain Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Open End Spanner Insert AF 10 (V.A.G 1783/1)

Removing






- Release the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister - B arrow -, remove it upward - A arrow - and lay it aside.

- Remove the coolant reservoir and move it to the side.

- Disconnect the connector from the camshaft adjustment valve 1 (N205) - 1 -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and then the camshaft adjustment valve 1.

- Pull the oil dipstick slightly upward.

- Remove the bolts - 1 through 5 - and the timing chain guard upper section.






Installing

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Timing Chain Guard and Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) Overview ] Timing Chain Guard and Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) Overview.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

Replace the O-ring.

- Coat the seal and the O-ring with engine oil.

- Install the upper timing chain cover with the (V.A.G 1783) and (V.A.G 1783/1) , tightening sequence. Refer to => [ Upper Timing Chain Cover - Tightening Sequence ] Timing Chain Guard and Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) Overview.

- Install the camshaft adjustment valve 1. Refer to => [ Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) ] Service and Repair.