Removing cylinder head - engine codes CAMA, CAMB, CCLA, CCWA, CCWB, CGKA, CGKB — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Opens: coolant

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• Loosen bolt (1) for toothed belt drive sprocket approx. 2 turns using counterhold tool3036.
• Disregard (item 1).
• Disregard items marked (1, 4) and (arrows).
• Disregard (items 2, 3) and (arrow).
• Disregard (items 2, 3).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Drain coolant .
2. Remove timing chain from camshaft on relevant side .
3. Remove intake manifold (top section) .
4. Remove relevant cylinder head cover: left-side ; right-side .
5. Remove toothed belt for high-pressure pump and toothed belt tensioner .

6. Loosen bolt (1) for toothed belt drive sprocket approx. 2 turns using counterhold tool3036.
7. Remove toothed belt drive sprocket using puller T10320.
8. Remove bolts (arrows); toothed belt cover (rear) remains in installation position.
9. Remove bolt (2) for dipstick guide tube. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
10. Remove union nuts (2) and (3), move high-pressure pipe clear and remove. [Note: Disregard items marked (1, 4) and (arrows).]
11. Detach T-piece from coolant bleeder hose (arrow).
12. Unplug electrical connector (1) at intake manifold flap motor 2V275(item 4). [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3) and (arrow).]
13. Release clamp (arrow) and detach connecting pipe (1) for exhaust gas recirculation.
14. Remove intermediate pipe (right-side) .
15. Remove coolant pipe (top right) .
16. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove protective plate for high-pressure pipe.
17. Remove union nuts (1) and (4), move high-pressure pipe clear and remove. [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3).]
18. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for engine lifting eye and pump for exhaust gas recirculation cooler V400.
19. Use removal lever80 - 200 and move wiring harness clear (arrow).
20. Disconnect coolant pipe (arrow).
21. Unplug electrical connectors at glow plugs for cylinders 2 and 3.
22. Unplug electrical connector (1) at intake manifold flap motor V157. [Note: Disregard (arrows).] [Note: Lay a cloth under the connection to catch escaping fuel.]
23. ⚠ Protect fuel system against contamination.Rules for cleanliness when working on the injection system . — Disconnect fuel supply hose (1) and fuel return hose (2).
24. Loosen union nuts (1) and (2).
25. Remove bolts (arrows) and move fuel rail to one side (fuel hoses remain connected).
26. Slacken cylinder head bolts in the sequence (1 ... 8).
27. Remove bolts and carefully take off cylinder head.

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