Removing and installing cylinder head and camshaft timing chain — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform codes 1F7, 137

• Opens: coolant
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Renewed: gaskets

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• Unscrew bolt (2) from heat shield using a 6 mm hex key (A). The hexagon faces must be at least 5 cm long (B). A socket which tapers to 6 mm at the tip is too thick.
• Make sure all hoses, pipes and wiring are detached.
• Do not remove new cylinder head gasket from packaging until it is ready to be fitted. The silicone coating and the indented area of the cylinder head gasket must not be damaged.
• Carefully remove sealant residue from cylinder head and cylinder block. Ensure that no long scores or scratches are made on the surfaces, while doing so. Carefully remove remains of emery and abrasives.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Pull off engine cover panel .
2. Remove air filter housing .
3. Loosen hose clip (2).
4. Remove bolt (4).
5. Disconnect electrical connector (arrow) and move electrical wires clear.

6. ⚠ Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot.Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to dissipate pressure. — Open filler cap on expansion tank.
7. Removing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter
8. Remove right front wheel.
9. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.
10. Remove right wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner.
11. Drain coolant .
12. Remove charge air hose (A).
13. Remove bolt (1) and take out air pipe downwards.
14. Remove bolts (arrows).
15. Remove air pipe (lift clips (items 1 and 2)).
16. Separate electrical wiring connections (1 and 2) and place electrical wiring to one side (arrows).
17. Unscrew bolts (1 and 2) and move coolant pipes to the left.
18. Remove right drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Removing and installing drive shafts.
19. Remove bolts (1 and 2) and detach support for turbocharger.
20. Remove banjo bolt (2) and move coolant pipe clear to one side.
21. Remove bolts (1) on oil return line.
22. Remove bolts of oil return line at crankcase.
23. Remove bolt (3) on oil supply line.
24. Pull connector (1) off camshaft control valve 1N205.
25. Detach connectors from ignition coils and place wiring harness to one side.
26. Remove ignition coils using puller T40039.
27. Unscrew bolt (arrow) for air pipe.
28. Loosen hose clip (1) and remove air pipe.
29. Press release buttons (2), and pull crankcase breather off air intake hose.
30. Disconnect crankcase breather hose (1).
31. Remove bolts (arrows) and remove crankcase breather.
32. Disconnect crankcase breather hose (1).
33. Unscrew bolts (arrows).
34. Unscrew bolt (arrow) for air pipe.
35. Loosen hose clip (1) and remove air pipe together with crankcase breather.
36. ⚠ The fuel line is under pressure.Risk of injury to eyes and skin from fuel.Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully opening the connection point. — Detach lines (1 to 3) from the fuel transfer point.
37. Disconnect coolant line to coolant expansion tank (arrow).
38. Remove coolant hoses (arrows) from coolant pipe.
39. Unbolt earth cable (3) and loosen bolt (4).
40. Pull off vacuum hoses (arrows).
41. Unscrew bolts (1…3) and remove heat shield together with coolant pipe.
42. Remove oil supply line (4) from turbocharger. [Note: Unscrew bolt (2) from heat shield using a 6 mm hex key (A). The hexagon faces must be at least 5 cm long (B). A socket which tapers to 6 mm at the tip is too thick.]
43. Pull electrical connector (2) from fuel pressure regulating valve N276.
44. Pull connector (A) and hose (B) from secondary air inlet valve N112.
45. Loosen coolant pipe by unscrewing bolts (arrows).
46. Pull coolant hose from union on side of cylinder head.
47. Disconnect electrical connectors (1 … 4).
48. Expose electric cable (5).
49. Pull off vacuum line (6) leading to activated charcoal filter.
50. Pull off breather line (1), release activated charcoal filter (A) and remove upwards (B).
51. Disconnect electrical connectors (1) and detach connectors from retainer.
52. Disconnect electrical connectors (2 … 4).
53. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach coolant pipes from intake manifold.
54. Remove securing nut (1) and bolt (2), and remove intake manifold support.
55. Remove oil filter.
56. Disconnect coolant hoses (arrows) and move clear.
57. Remove camshaft timing chain .
58. Reinstall engine support and engine mounting, and tighten bolts by hand.
59. Detach spindles of support bracket10 - 222 A.
60. Turn sealing plugs (arrows) 90° anti-clockwise (arrow) and remove.

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