Removing and installing cylinder head, bank 1 (right-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

• Opens: fuel
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• Locking pin T40071 remains in place.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The fuel system operates at extremely high pressure. This can cause injury.The fuel pressure in the high-pressure section of the injection system must be dissipated prior to opening the system. Procedure — Remove coolant pipe (front right) .
2. Remove high-pressure pipe .
3. Remove coolant pipe (top) .
4. ⚠ Risk of injury caused by fuel.To allow the fuel pressure to dissipate, wrap a clean cloth around the connection and carefully loosen the connection before opening the fuel system. — Disconnect fuel hose (2)Fuel supply system20Plug-in connectors; Disconnecting plug-in connectors.
5. Seal off open lines and connections with plugs (thoroughly cleaned) from engine bung setVAS 6122.

6. Move fuel hose clear at retaining clips (1, 3) and move to right side.
7. Remove camshafts (right-side) .
8. Unplug electrical connectors (arrows) at injectors.
9. Unplug electrical connector (1) at temperature sender for engine temperature regulation G694.
10. Remove bolts (1, 2) and take chain tensioner off cylinder head. [Note: Locking pin T40071 remains in place.]
11. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach bracket (1).
12. Remove bolts (arrows) at rear of cylinder head.
13. Slacken cylinder head bolts in the sequence (1 ... 8).
14. Unscrew bolts, detach cylinder head and set it down on a soft surface (foam plastic).

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