Removing right cylinder head — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D2 (4D)

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• The injectors can only be removed in certain camshaft positions.Crank engine at crankshaft central bolt.
• (Arrow) points in direction of travel.
• Do not place cylinder head on workbench, as glow plugs could be damaged.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 28 workshop diagrams for ACK

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine .
2. Remove intake manifold 23.
3. Remove left connecting pipe for exhaust gas recirculation (arrows).
4. Unscrew turbocharger from exhaust manifold (arrows).
5. Screw out bolts (arrows) at fuel cooler.

6. Unscrew rear coolant pipe from cylinder block.
7. Detach rear coolant pipe.
8. Unplug connectors (2 ... 7).
9. Unscrew and lay bare wiring harness (arrows).
10. Disconnect return pipe (1) at injectors. To do so, keep retaining clips pressed.
11. Unscrew oil filler neck.
12. ⚠ The engine is only to be turned at the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation (clockwise). — Crank engine until bolt is visible through recess at camshaft (arrow). [Note: The injectors can only be removed in certain camshaft positions.Crank engine at crankshaft central bolt.]
13. Unscrew covers for injectors (arrows).
14. Pull covers upwards and give 1/4 turn (90°).
15. Unscrew injectors (arrows).
16. ⚠ Mark assignment of injectors to cylinder.Used injectors are only to be re-installed at the same cylinder. — Pull out injectors for cylinders (1) and (3). [Note: (Arrow) points in direction of travel.]
17. Screw puller T40059(Item 1) onto injector to be removed and knock out injector using multi-purpose toolVW 771(Item 2).
18. Give the crankshaft a further 1/ 2 turn (180°) in clockwise direction.
19. Pull out injectors for cylinders (2) and (4). [Note: (Arrow) points in direction of travel.]
20. Detach toothed belt from camshaft sprockets .
21. Screw out bolts (arrows) and detach rear right toothed belt guard.
22. Detach fuel pipes (1 … 4) from high-pressure pump.
23. Detach distributor housing with fuel pipes.
24. Unplug connector at coolant temperature sender (3).
25. Screw out bolts (2).
26. Press coolant pipe (1) to rear and detach.
27. Diagonally slacken off bolts (arrows) for cylinder head cover and detach cylinder head cover.
28. Adhere to sequence when slackening off cylinder head bolts.
29. Detach cylinder head and place it on a soft surface (foam). [Note: Do not place cylinder head on workbench, as glow plugs could be damaged.]

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