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Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AUDI

Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 on Audi: 11 steps, engines AWA, CFPA, CHZG, CJKA.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps 20 engine codes engine codes merged from 9 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

  • Special tools named: VAS 6234
  • Renewed: o-ring

Don't miss

  • Disregard items marked (3) and (4).Shown in illustration from rear with engine removed.
  • Make sure that inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 and camshaft adjuster cover are clean.
  • Do not remove the new inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 from its packaging until you are ready to install it.

📐 30 workshop diagrams for AWA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 1
Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 2
Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 3
Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 4
Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 5
Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 6
Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 7
Removing and installing inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 — AWA · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

  1. Pull off engine cover panel (arrows).
  2. Detach air intake pipe from throttle valve module J338(arrow).
  3. Move electrical wiring clear of air pipe (rear).
  4. Detach air pipe from air cleaner housing (1) and from retaining stud (2).
  5. Unplug electrical connector (1) for inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 and move wiring clear.
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  1. Remove bolts and pull inlet camshaft control valve 1N205(item 2) out of camshaft adjuster cover. [Note: Disregard items marked (3) and (4).Shown in illustration from rear with engine removed.] [Note: Renew O-ring.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Parts catalogue.Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
  2. Make sure that inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 and camshaft adjuster cover are clean.
  3. Do not remove the new inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 from its packaging until you are ready to install it.
  4. ⚠ Take care to protect the inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 from knocks and impact. — Lubricate O-ring with engine oil.
  5. Carefully insert inlet camshaft control valve 1N205 vertically as far as stop into camshaft adjuster cover. Take care to keep the valve straight.
  6. Tighten bolts using torque wrenchV.A.G 1783 and ratchet insert 1/4"VAS 6234.
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.