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Removing and installing non-return valve (push-fitted version) — AUDI

Removing and installing non-return valve (push-fitted version) on Audi: 10 steps, engines CBZA, CBZB.

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

10 steps 2 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

  • Special tools named: puller

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove oil pump .
  2. Clean sealing surface in area of non-return valve.
  3. To prevent damage, apply adhesive tape to sealing surface (arrows).
  4. Insert internal puller Kukko 21/1(item 1) into non-return valve and spread jaws of puller by turning hexagon nut.
  5. Apply adapter Kukko 22/1(item 2) to sealing surface of cylinder block and screw onto internal puller Kukko 21/1(item 1).
CBZA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Turn hexagon nut to extract non-return valve from cylinder block.
  2. Remove adhesive tape.
  3. Lubricate O-rings for new non-return valve with engine oil.
  4. Push non-return valve into cylinder block so that it is flush with cylinder block.
  5. Install oil pump .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.