1.4 TSI engine (EA211) · Cylinder head, valve gear · Valve gear

Removing and installing cam actuators

⇒ 3.8.1 Removing and installing exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 2 N587

⇒ 3.8.2 Removing and installing exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 3 N595

⇒ 3.8.3 Removing and installing inlet cam actuator for cylinder 2 N583

⇒ 3.8.4 Removing and installing inlet cam actuator for cylinder 3 N591

3.8.1 Removing and installing exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N587-

Overview of fitting locations - cam actuator

  • 1 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N587-
  • 2 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N595-
  • 3 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N583-
  • 4 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N591-

Removing

  • Disconnect relevant electrical connector -1-.
  • Remove bolts -arrows- and detach cam actuator.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Check pins of cam actuators for damage.
  • The pins must not be bent or worn.
  • If cam actuator is damaged, camshaft housing must be renewed.
  • Bring pins of actuators for cam actuator into installation position.

Pins of the actuators must be inserted completely -arrows-.

Torque settings

3.8.2 Removing and installing exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N595-

Overview of fitting locations - cam actuator

  • 1 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N587-
  • 2 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N595-
  • 3 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N583-
  • 4 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N591-

Removing

  • Press release tabs, and disconnect hose -1- for activated charcoal filter.
  • Cover coolant pump with a cloth.
  • Remove bolts -arrows- and press crankcase breather hose slightly to one side.
  • Disconnect relevant electrical connector -1-.
  • Remove bolts -arrows- and detach cam actuator.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Check pins of cam actuators for damage.
  • The pins must not be bent or worn.
  • If cam actuator is damaged, camshaft housing must be renewed.
  • Bring pins of actuators for cam actuator into installation position.

Pins of the actuators must be inserted completely -arrows-.

Torque settings

3.8.3 Removing and installing inlet cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N583-

Overview of fitting locations - cam actuator

  • 1 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N587-
  • 2 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N595-
  • 3 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N583-
  • 4 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N591-

Removing

  • Disconnect relevant electrical connector -1-.
  • Remove bolts -arrows- and detach cam actuator.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Check pins of cam actuators for damage.
  • The pins must not be bent or worn.
  • If cam actuator is damaged, camshaft housing must be renewed.
  • Bring pins of actuators for cam actuator into installation position.

Pins of the actuators must be inserted completely -arrows-.

Torque settings

3.8.4 Removing and installing inlet cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N591-

Overview of fitting locations - cam actuator

  • 1 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N587-
  • 2 Exhaust cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N595-
  • 3 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 2 - N583-
  • 4 Inlet cam actuator for cylinder 3 - N591-

Removing

  • Disconnect relevant electrical connector -1-.
  • Remove bolts -arrows- and detach cam actuator.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Check pins of cam actuators for damage.
  • The pins must not be bent or worn.
  • If cam actuator is damaged, camshaft housing must be renewed.
  • Bring pins of actuators for cam actuator into installation position.

Pins of the actuators must be inserted completely -arrows-.

Torque settings