Fig. 4: Identifying 2.8L VR6 Cylinder Head (GTI & Jetta - AAA Engine)
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2) Remove camshaft position sensor, "O" ring and spacer ring.
Remove bracket for 42-pin connector and water pump. Remove ignition
coil, chain tensioner and seal. Remove camshaft sprocket cover. Remove
cylinder head bolts in reverse order of installation. See Fig. 7.
Replace cylinder head bolts after loosening or removing.
Removal (Golf & Jetta - AFP Engine)
1) Remove engine cover. Remove upper intake manifold, fuel
line retainer, cylinder head and gasket. Remove Coolant Return Pump
(V51) and retainer. See Fig. 5. Remove ignition coil bolt and ignition
coil from cover.
2) Remove "O" ring, chain tensioner and seal ring from cover.
Remove cover bolts and cover from cylinder head. Remove thermostat