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– Remove crankcase breather hose -2-.
– Unplug electrical connectors -1- and -5-.
– Remove bolts -3- and -4-.
– Unplug electrical connectors for ignition coils.
– Move wiring harness clear (unbolt bracket for wiring harness).
– Pull ignition coils out with puller - T40039- .
– Slacken bolts in the sequence: -16 ... 1- and remove bolts.
– Remove cylinder head cover.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
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Renew gasket for cylinder head cover if damaged or leaking.
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Renew cylinder head cover bolts if gasket is damaged.
– Clean sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.
– Tighten bolts for cylinder head cover
– Install wiring guide for ignition coils ⇒ Rep. gr. 28 .
– Install air cleaner housing (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 .
Tightening torques
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⇒ Fig. ““Cylinder head cover (right-side) - tightening torque
2.4
Removing and installing cylinder head
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Audi A8 2003 ➤
10-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (5.2 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics - Edition 10.2013
2. Cylinder head
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