Cylinder head removal & torque: VW Conditions 1.6 (BAH, BPA, CCRA, CFZA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 9B1, 9B3

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• For rocker arms and support elements we have 2 suppliers "“INA”" and "“GTT”", which can not be installed on the same cylinder head .
• Make sure that all the roller rockers are properly supported on the valves rods ends (1) and fastened on respective support elements (2).
• The placement and fixation of the cylinder head cover must be done without interruption, since the sealing surfaces begin to dry when they get in contact.The cylinder head cover screws must be replaced.
• Once the cylinder head cover is installed, the Sealing compound for enginesAMV188 001 02 or Sealing compound for enginesD 154 103 A1 must dry during approximately 30 minutes.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Eliminate residues of Sealing compound for enginesAMV 188 001 02 or Sealing compound for enginesD 154 103 A1 from the head and the head cover, by using a liquid solvent.
2. Lubricate the sliding surfaces of the camshaft. [Note: For rocker arms and support elements we have 2 suppliers "“INA”" and "“GTT”", which can not be installed on the same cylinder head .]
3. House the support elements on the cylinder head and rest their roller rockers on the valve rod ends or on the support elements.
4. Make sure that all the roller rockers are properly supported on the valves rods ends (1) and fastened on respective support elements (2).
5. Place the camshaft carefully in the cylinder head housing.

6. Apply a thin and uniform film of Sealing compound for enginesAMV 188 001 02 or Sealing compound for enginesD 154 103 A1on the clean sealing surface of the cylinder head cover. [Note: Do not apply a thick film of Sealing compound for enginesAMV 188 001 02 or Sealing compound for enginesD 154 103 A1otherwise, excess Sealing compound for enginesAMV 188 001 02 or Sealing compound for enginesD 154 103 A1 may penetrate the lubricating grooves or camshaft bearings, causing damage to the engine.]
7. House carefully the cylinder head cover vertically, from above, with the guides in the head orifices(arrows). [Note: The placement and fixation of the cylinder head cover must be done without interruption, since the sealing surfaces begin to dry when they get in contact.The cylinder head cover screws must be replaced.]
8. First tighten the screws (1) and (2), alternating them in cross shape, at 6 Nm. — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
9. Then, tighten the other screws in foreseen order with 6 Nm of torque. — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
10. At last, tighten with 90°. [Note: Once the cylinder head cover is installed, the Sealing compound for enginesAMV188 001 02 or Sealing compound for enginesD 154 103 A1 must dry during approximately 30 minutes.]
11. Install the new camshaft seal .
12. Proceed with operation "“Procedures to be followed after a power supply outage”".

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