Valve Cover: Service and Repair

Cylinder Head Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to => [ Engine Cover with Air Filter ] Engine Cover With Air Filter.

- Disconnect crankcase ventilation hose - arrow -.






- Remove the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pipe - A -, if equipped.

- Remove the ignition coils - 1 through 5 -. Refer to => [ Ignition Coil with Power Output Stage ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the cylinder head cover bolt in sequence - 16 through 1 -.






Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Replace the cylinder head cover if damaged or leaking.

- Clean the sealing surfaces so they are completely free of any oil or grease.

- Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in sequence - 1 through 16 -.






- Follow the correct tightening sequence when installing the AIR pipe - A -, if necessary. Refer to => [ AIR Pipe Bolt Tightening Sequence ] Service and Repair.