Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder Head Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024 A)

• Ignition Coil Puller (T40039)

Removing

- Remove the engine cover/upper air filter housing. Refer to => [ Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing ] Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the ignition coils with power output stage. Refer to => [ Ignition Coil with Power Output Stage ] Service and Repair.






- Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) line from the cylinder head cover - 1 -.

- Remove the crankcase ventilation valve bolts - arrows - from the cylinder head cover.

- Remove the vent tube bolts - 1 -, vent tube and heat shield from the turbocharger.






- Disconnect the vent hose - 2 - from the cylinder head cover.

- Loosen the cylinder head cover bolts starting from the outside and working toward the inside.

- Remove the cylinder head cover.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Replace the cylinder head cover seals if they are damaged.

- Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts following the specified sequence in several steps.






- Make sure the upper toothed belt guard is installed correctly.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Cylinder Head Overview ] Cylinder Head Overview

Tightening Specifications






1 Install use locking fluid