Removing left cylinder head — VW

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine .
2. Unscrew bolt (1) and nuts (arrows) for left catalytic converter.
3. Unscrew front silencer from gearbox and remove catalytic converter with front silencer.
4. Remove left cylinder head cover :
5. Remove left timing chain cover .

6. Remove left camshaft timing chain from camshafts .
7. Remove intake manifold .
8. Detach electrical connectors:
9. Unscrew bolt (4), place wiring harness to one side.
10. Pull off vacuum hose (2).
11. Disconnect electrical connectors (1) and (5).
12. Remove electrical connectors (3) and (4) from bracket and disconnect.
13. Pull off vacuum hose (3).
14. Remove hose (2) for secondary air, pressing release buttons to do so. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 4).]
15. Unscrew bolts (1, 2) and remove left chain tensioner.
16. Disconnect electrical connectors (arrows) from injectors.
17. Unscrew high-pressure line (1) from fuel rail connection. To do this, counterhold using an open-end spanner on the hexagon drive and loosen the union nut. [Note: Do not attempt to reshape high-pressure lines.]
18. Unscrew plug (arrow).
19. Move electrical lines free.
20. Remove bolts (arrows).
21. Loosen cylinder head bolts in the sequence (1 … 10).
22. Unscrew bolts and carefully remove cylinder head.
23. Place cylinder head onto soft surface (foam plastic).

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