Removing cylinder head - vehicles up to 08.2005: Audi A8 D3 3.0 TDI (ASB, BNG)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• Loosen central nut (1) for high-pressure pump shaft using counterhold tool3036.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Drain off coolant .
2. Move lock carrier to service position .
3. Remove timing chain from camshaft on relevant cylinder bank.
4. Remove appropriate intermediate pipe: left-side , right-side .
5. Loosen central nut (1) for high-pressure pump shaft using counterhold tool3036.

6. Remove damper weight.
7. Remove toothed belt for high-pressure pump 23.
8. Remove tensioning roller for toothed belt for high-pressure pump (arrow).
9. Use puller T40064 to pull off belt sprocket for high-pressure pump.
10. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove toothed belt cover (rear).
11. Disconnect fuel supply line (2) and fuel return line (1) from high-pressure pump and move lines clear to the side.
12. Remove intake manifold (top section) 23.
13. Remove bottom section of intake manifold (left or right) 23.
14. Remove cylinder head cover (left or right) .
15. Disconnect coolant line (arrow) (left or right).
16. Unbolt coolant pipe (right-side, centre ) from cylinder head (arrow).
17. Loosen cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown.
18. Unscrew bolts completely and take off cylinder head carefully.
19. Lay cylinder head aside on a suitable soft surface with the sealing surface facing upwards.

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