Removing and installing toothed belt guard: VW (CSCA)
Step-by-step removing and installing toothed belt guard for the VW (CSCA): 19 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code 6Z1
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- Cut off nozzle at front marking on tube (diameter of nozzle approx. 1.6 ... 1.9 mm).
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📋 Procedure
- Remove engine support .
- Remove vibration damper .
- Remove coolant pump .
- Remove upper part of sump .
- Unscrew bolts (1).
- Detach noise insulation (2) until all bolts on toothed belt guard become accessible.
- Unscrew bolts (1).
- Remove oil dipstick tube (2).
- Unscrew bolts (1).
- Remove bracket (2).
- Unscrew bolts (1).
- Remove oil filler neck (2).
- Remove bolts (1 … 19).
- Carefully detach and remove toothed belt guard (20) from engine.
- ⚠ Danger of soiling lubrication system and bearings. Cover open parts of engine.Danger of blocking lubrication system with excess sealant.Do not apply sealant bead thicker than specified. — Remove sealant residue on toothed belt guard, cylinder head and engine using commercially available chemical sealant remover.
- Clean sealing surfaces until they are free of oil and grease. [Note: Observe use-by-date of sealant.Lower part of sump must be installed within 5 minutes after applying sealant.The sealant bead must be visible all-round upon assembly.Allow sealant to cure for approx. 30 minutes after installing lower part of sump. Only then fill with engine oil.]
- Cut off nozzle at front marking on tube (diameter of nozzle approx. 1.6 ... 1.9 mm).
- Apply bead of sealant to clean sealing surface of toothed belt guard.
- Fit toothed belt guard immediately afterwards.
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