Removing injectors: VW 2.0 TDI (CBAA, CBAB, CBAC, CBBA, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform codes 1F7, 137, 521

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• Clean return line union on injectors to be removed (e.g. with commercial cleaning solution) before removing.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 48 workshop diagrams for CBAA

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

📋 Procedure

1. Observe rules for cleanliness .
2. Remove engine cover panel .
3. Remove protective strip (if fitted) .
4. Take noise insulation off cylinder head cover.
5. Disconnect connector (1) from injectors to be removed.

6. Clean return line union on injectors to be removed (e.g. with commercial cleaning solution) before removing.
7. Dry return line union.
8. Cover return line union with a cloth.
9. Pull off fuel return line connections at the injectors to be removed. To do this, push connector downwards at tabs and pull up centre piece to release.
10. ⚠ Adhere strictly to rules of cleanliness. No dirt must be allowed to get into the disconnected fuel return lines or the open connections on the injectors under any circumstances.Protect all open fuel connections from dirt entrainment using suitable methods under all circumstances. — Unscrew high-pressure line between fuel rail and injectors to be removed.
11. Unscrew securing bolts for cover of injectors to be removed.
12. Slightly lift cover and turn it 90° to have access to injector securing nuts.
13. ⚠ When removing securing nuts from injector there is a risk that the relevant nut will fall into the cylinder head. Proceed very carefully to prevent unnecessary dismantling or further damage. — Unscrew securing nuts from respective injector.
14. Apply puller T10055 with adapter T10055/1 as shown in illustration and pull injector out upwards by tapping gently.

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