Removing and installing upper timing chain cover: VW Golf VII Variant / Golf VII (BZB, CAWA, CAWB, CBFA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform codes AU1, BX5

• Renewed: seals

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• Observe use-by-date of sealant.
• Cut off nozzle on tube at front marking (diameter of nozzle approx. 1.5 mm).
• The upper timing chain cover must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant has been applied.

🔧 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.

📐 74 workshop diagrams for BZB

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

📋 Procedure

1. Briefly open filler cap (arrow) for coolant expansion tank in order to reduce residual pressure in cooling system.
2. Remove engine cover panel .
3. Release hose clip (1), disconnect coolant hose and push towards right.
4. Disconnect hose (2) for activated charcoal filter (press release tab on hose) and move hose clear.
5. Remove inlet camshaft control valve 1N205/exhaust camshaft control valve 1N318.

6. Unclip retainer for wiring harness (2).
7. Remove bolt (1) for dipstick guide tube.
8. Unclip guide tube from timing chain cover (top) in direction of (arrow).
9. Remove bolts (1 … 6).
10. Remove upper timing chain cover.
11. If necessary, remove bolts (3 and 5). [Note: Renew seals.]
12. Remove sealant residue on bearing saddle.
13. Remove any oil and grease from sealing surfaces. [Note: Observe use-by-date of sealant.]
14. Cut off nozzle on tube at front marking (diameter of nozzle approx. 1.5 mm).
15. ⚠ Risk of lubrication system becoming clogged due to excess sealantDo not apply sealant bead thicker than specified. — Apply beads of sealant (arrows) onto clean oil seals as shown in illustration. [Note: The upper timing chain cover must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant has been applied.]
16. Install upper timing chain cover. Observe tightening sequence .
17. Install camshaft control valve 1 N205 and exhaust camshaft control valve 1 N318.
18. Install engine cover panel .

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