Spark Plug: Service and Repair

03 - Service Procedures


Spark Plugs, Removing and Installing

Spark Plugs, 2.0L TSI/TFSI, Removing and Installing

Spark Plugs, 6-Cylinder FSI, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Spark plug wrench (3122 B)





• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)





• Puller (T40039)





• Puller (T10112)





• Puller (T10094 A)





• Removal/installation tool (T10118)





• Puller (T10095 A)





2.0L TSI/TFSI





Removing

Perform the following work procedure:

• To pull off spark plugs, place ignition coil puller (T40039) on topmost thick rib - arrow - of ignition coils with power output stages.

• If lower ribs are used, these can be damaged

- Remove engine covers.

Spark plugs are located under ignition coils with power output stages - 2 -.





- Remove both bolts - 1 -.

• Note installation position of ignition coils with power output stages!



- Pull all ignition coils approximately 30 mm out of cylinder head in direction of - arrow - using ignition coil puller (T40039).





- Push connector in direction of ignition coils with power output stages, press catch down by hand and disconnect connectors - arrows -.





- Remove spark plugs using spark plug wrench (3122 B).





• Review plug designation and tightening torque.

• Observe waste disposal regulations!

Installing

- Install new spark plugs using spark plug wrench (3122 B).





- Guide ignition coils with power output stages into cylinder head.





- Align ignition coils with power output stages into designated recesses of cylinder head cover.

- Connect all connectors to ignition coils - arrows -.

- Press ignition coils with power output stages onto spark plugs by hand until stop. They must engage audibly.





- Secure wiring using bolts - 1 -.

- Install engine cover.



6-Cylinder FSI

Perform the following work procedure:

- Carefully loosen connector retainer with help of assembly tool (T10118) and remove connector.

- Then place Puller (T10095 A) on ignition coils with power output stages and remove them.





- Remove spark plugs using spark plug wrench (3122 B).

- Install new spark plugs using spark plug wrench (3122 B).

• Utilize plug designation and tightening torque data.

• Observe waste disposal regulations!

- Press ignition coils with power output stages onto spark plugs.

- Slide connector onto ignition coils with power output stages until it engages audibly.