Installing the cylinder head (VW Passat B6)

Note: There should be no oil or coolant in the blind holes of the cylinder head bolts.

The new cylinder head gasket should only be removed from its packaging immediately prior to installation.

Handle the new gasket with extreme care. Damage to it will result in leaks in the future.

Replace the cylinder head mounting bolts.

Place a clean rag in the cylinders to prevent dirt and sandpaper residue from getting between the cylinder bores and pistons.

Make sure that no dirt or sandpaper residue gets into the coolant.

Carefully clean the seating surfaces of the cylinder head and block. There should be no long scratches or burrs left (when using sandpaper, its grain size should be at least 100).

Carefully remove any remaining sandpaper, grit, or rags from the cylinders.

If the crankshaft has been turning, bring the piston of the first cylinder to TDC and turn the crankshaft back slightly again.

Install a new cylinder head gasket. Marking (part number) should be easy to read.



Pay attention to the centering pins in the cylinder block (fig. 2.167).

Install the cylinder head.

Insert the cylinder head mounting bolts and tighten them by hand.





Then tighten the cylinder head mounting bolts in the sequence shown (fig. 2.168).



Install the cylinder head cover.

Install the timing belt and adjust the valve timing.

Install the poly V-belt.

Further installation and assembly is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Follow all necessary instructions after connecting the battery.

Fill with coolant.

Note: After clearing the fault memory, you must generate an OBD code.