A3_1.6_BLF/BLP Timing chain — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform codes 1.6, FSI

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: dial gauge, locking tool, locking pin
• Renewed: gaskets counterhold tool

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• Remove the air-conditioning compressor but do not disconnect
• Caution! Do not damage the flexible pipe
• Use the special tool to counterhold

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Spark plug removal tool:
2. Connector removal tool:
3. Always use new gaskets
4. Counterhold tool:
5. Remove the air filter inlet hose

6. Dial gauge:
7. Remove the engine upper cover
8. Remove the ancillary drive belt
9. Remove the air-conditioning compressor but do not disconnect
10. Remove the exhaust pipe bracket
11. Disconnect the electrical connectors
12. Caution! Do not damage the flexible pipe
13. Stage 2:
14. Remove the alternator
15. Stage 1:
16. Remove the coolant pump pulley
17. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor
18. Spark plugs
19. Remove the oil sump
20. Disconnect the charcoal filter vacuum hose
21. Remove the activated charcoal filter from its holder
22. Remove the activated charcoal filter bracket
23. Disconnect the electrical connector from the coolant expansion tank
24. Remove the coolant expansion tank and place it aside
25. Note: Do not disconnect
26. Loosen the bolts slightly
27. Fit a special tool to support the engine
28. Remove the engine mount
29. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation valve
30. Note: Do not disconnect
31. Remove the lifting eye
32. Remove the timing chain cover
33. Fully clamp the hoses
34. Remove the EGR valve
35. Remove the camshaft rear cover plates
36. Cylinder 1
37. Remove the ignition coil
38. Remove the spark plug for cylinder 1
39. Fit a dial gauge
40. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
41. Check that the indicator is in the correct position
42. Check the position of the camshafts
43. If the marks are misaligned, rotate the engine 1 turn
44. Fit the camshaft timing tool
45. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel (inlet)
46. Note: Left-hand thread
47. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel (exhaust)
48. Apply alignment marks to the timing chain links
49. Remove the camshaft gearwheels together with the timing chain

Installation and checks

50. Note: Left-hand thread
51. Use a new bolt
52. Counterhold tool:
53. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel bolt
54. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 2 turns
55. Stage 2:
56. Fit the camshaft locking tool
57. Vehicles with manual gearbox:
58. Vehicles with automatic transmission:
59. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel bolt
60. Refit all parts in the reverse order of removal
61. Use new bolts
62. Fit the crankshaft pulley bolt
63. Compress the tensioner
64. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
65. Use the special tool to counterhold

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