Volkswagen Touareg 2003 Workshop Repair Manual page 53

– Loosen cylinder head bolts in the sequence given starting at
the outside and working inwards and then remove completely.
– Carefully remove cylinder head.
– Place clean cloths in cylinders so that no dirt or emery cloth
particles can get in between cylinder wall and piston.
– Also prevent dirt and emery cloth particles from getting into
coolant.
– Now carefully clean sealing surfaces of cylinder head and cyl‐
inder block. When doing this, ensure that surfaces are not
scored or scratched (if abrasive paper is used, grade must not
be less than 100).
1.6.2 Installing
– Carefully remove metal particles, emery residue and cloths.
Note
Do not remove new cylinder head gasket from its packing until
♦
immediately before installing.
Handle new gasket with extreme care. Damage will cause
♦
leakage.
– Fit new cylinder head gasket. Inscription (Part No.) must be
readable.
– Ensure dowel sleeves -arrows- are inserted into cylinder block
holes and the cylinder head gasket is located.
– Fit cylinder head, screw in new cylinder head bolts and tighten
hand tight.
8-cylinder injection engine - Edition 11.2011
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1. Cylinder head