Remove cylinder head — VW

🧭 Before you start

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• The thermostat is removed for a clearer illustration.
• Ensure the roller rocker fingers and the support elements are not interchanged.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the engine .
2. Remove gearbox and fit engine to engine and gearbox bracketVAS 6095.
3. Pull retaining clip for coolant pipe out (arrow). [Note: The thermostat is removed for a clearer illustration.]
4. Remove thermostat housing from cylinder head (arrows).
5. Pull thermostat housing off coolant pipe.

6. Remove exhaust gas recirculation valve N18.
7. Remove control housing .
8. Remove camshaft housing .
9. Remove roller rocker finger together with support elements and place on a clean surface.
10. Ensure the roller rocker fingers and the support elements are not interchanged.
11. Loosen socket head bolts in the sequence given and then remove.
12. Carefully lift cylinder head off.

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