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Cylinder Head Overview






Cylinder Head Overview

Replace the cylinder head bolts.

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts which have been tightened to tightening specifications as well as gaskets and O-rings.

The plastic protectors installed to protect the open valves must only be removed immediately before installing the cylinder head.

When replacing the cylinder head or cylinder head gasket, the coolant must be completely replaced.






1 Cylinder Head Gasket

Always replace.

Note the installed position: It must be possible to read the part number from the intake side.

2 Bolt

25 Nm

3 Transport Strap

4 Bolt

Always replace

Follow the sequence when loosening, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening ].

Tightening sequence and specification, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

5 Cylinder Head

Check for distortion, refer to => [ Checking the Cylinder Head for Distortion ].

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

Checking the compression pressure, refer to => [ Compression Pressure, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

6 Bolt

Always replace.

With a washer.

Follow the sequence when loosening, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening ].

Tightening sequence and specification, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

7 O-ring

Always replace.

Lubricate with engine oil.

8 Ball Stud

5 Nm

With a ball head for the engine cover.

9 Cap

With a gasket.

10 O-ring

No replacement part available.

11 Plug

Always replace.

Oil the O-ring with engine oil.

12 Retainer

13 Bolt

9 Nm

14 Heat Shield

15 Bolt

20 Nm

16 Bolt

20 Nm

17 to the Intake Manifold

18 Ventilation Tube

19 O-ring

No replacement part available.

20 Gasket

No replacement part available.

21 Engine Cover

22 Bolt

Tightening sequence, refer to => [ Crankcase Ventilation Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

23 Crankcase Ventilation

Observe the sequence for tightening, refer to => [ Crankcase Ventilation Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

24 to the Intake Manifold

25 Gasket

No replacement part available.

26 Gasket

Replace if damaged.

27 Vacuum Pump

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Vacuum Pump ] Service and Repair.

28 Bolts

9 Nm

M6 x 70

29 Bolt

9 Nm

Engine code CBFA only.

30 Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112)

Engine code CBFA only.

31 Gasket

Always replace.

Engine code CBFA only.

32 Retaining plate

33 Bolt

9 Nm

34 Water Connection

35 O-ring

Always replace.

Coat with coolant.

36 Bolt

25 Nm

37 Transport Strap

38 Bolt

9 Nm

39 Camshaft Position Sensor (G40)

With a O-ring

Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil before installing.

40 Partition plate

Crankcase Ventilation Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Procedure

- Tighten the crankcase ventilation bolts in sequence - 1 through 10 -.

Tightening specification: 11 Nm

Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening





- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Loosen the cylinder head bolts in sequence - 1 through 5 -.

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

Procedure

- Tighten the new cylinder head bolts in 3 passes in sequence - 1 through 5 - as follows:

- Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm.

- Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

- Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Then:

- Tighten the new bolts - arrows - to 8 Nm.

- Tighten the bolts - arrows - an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

There is no requirement to retighten the cylinder head bolts after repairs.

Checking the Cylinder Head for Distortion





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Straight Edge 500 mm (VAS 6075)

Feeler Gauge

Procedure

- Check the cylinder head at several locations for distortion using the 500 mm straight edge (VAS 6075) and a feeler gauge.

Max. permissible distortion: 0.05 mm