Removing and installing cylinder head cover (right-side) - vehicles with engine codes CGQB, CVUB, CVUC, DEHA — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017)

• Renewed: o-rings

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• Disregard (item 1).
• Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Fit new O-rings.Renew gasket for cylinder head cover if damaged.
• Note the use-by date of the sealant.
• Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle ∅ approx. 2 mm).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Remove fuel rail (right-side) .
3. Remove injectors (right-side) .
4. Unplug electrical connector (3) at Hall sender G40(item 2) and move clear wiring harness at cylinder head cover using removal lever80 - 200. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
5. ⚠ Depending on the vehicle version and country version, a crankcase breather hose may be fitted which cannot be detached from the cylinder head cover without being damaged irreparably. For these versions, only detach the crankcase breather hose at the connection piece for the air intake hose. — Press release tabs and detach crankcase breather hose (1).

6. Move vacuum lines clear.
7. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach connection for turbocharger.
8. Press release tabs and disconnect crankcase breather hose (arrow).
9. ⚠ Depending on the vehicle version and country version, a crankcase breather hose may be fitted which cannot be detached from the cylinder head cover without being damaged irreparably. For these versions, the hose on the cylinder head cover will be damaged irreparably and must then be renewed. — Remove crankcase breather hose (arrow); to do so, press release tabs (if present) or break hose connection at cylinder head cover as necessary.
10. Loosen bolts in the sequence (7 ... 1).
11. Remove bolts and take off cylinder head cover. [Note: Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.Fit new O-rings.Renew gasket for cylinder head cover if damaged.]
12. Clean surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease. [Note: Note the use-by date of the sealant.]
13. Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle ∅ approx. 2 mm).
14. Apply sealant bead (arrows) at each joint between cylinder head and timing chain cover (bottom).
15. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts .
16. Install injectors .
17. Install fuel rail (right-side) .
18. Check fuel system for leaks .
19. Install engine cover panel .

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