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Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
4.66
Spark plugs: renewing
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines, turbocharger
⇒ page 163
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI engines, twincharger
⇒ page 166
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI engines
⇒ page 168
Spark plugs: renewing, 6-cylinder FSI engines ⇒ page 170
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Spark plug socket - 3122 B-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
♦ Puller - T10094 A- for 1.4 l TSI engines
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♦ Puller - T40039- for 1.8 l TSI and 2.0 l TSI engines
♦ Puller - T10095 A- for 3.6 l FSI engines
♦ Assembly tool - T10118- for 3.6 l FSI and 1.4 l TSI engines
4.66.1
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI en‐
gines, turbocharger
Removing:
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 106 .
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– Disengage clamps of cable guide -arrows-.
– Remove hoses -1- and -2-.
Note
♦ When pulling out the ignition coils with output stages, the wires
or ignition coil connectors can remain connected.
♦ Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
Caution
Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
– Place puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage
-arrow-.
– Slightly pull out ignition coil with output stage.
– Fit assembly tool - T10118- as illustrated.
– Release connector locking device carefully and pull off con‐
nector.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - VAS 3122B- .
Installing:
Note
♦ When installing new spark plugs, regrease ignition coils with
output stage using silicone paste ⇒ ETKA .
♦ The applicable silicone paste is stated in the ETKA along with
the corresponding ignition coil and/or spark plug.
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– Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the
sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-.
– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension
- VAS 3122B- .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and specified torque: »Power unit« ⇒
Power unit; Rep. gr. 28 ; Test data, spark plugs »Test data,
spark plugs«.
♦ Please observe disposal instructions!
– Seat puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage.
– Slide connector on ignition coil with output stage until it audibly
engages.
– Push ignition coil with output stage in direction of -arrow- into
cylinder head.
– Route cables properly in cable guide.
– Secure cable guide clips -arrows-.
– Connect hoses -1- and -2-.
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ page 106 .
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4.66.2
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.4 l TSI en‐
gines, twincharger
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ page 106 .
Note
To simplify removing and installing spark plugs, loosen some
components and place them to side.
– Pull off connector -2-.
– Pull off hose end -3-, (press together to release).
– Unscrew bolts -1-.
– Raise hose with bracket and charge pressure control solenoid
valve and place to side.
– Disengage clamps of cable guide -arrows-.
Note
♦ When pulling out the ignition coils with output stages, the wires
or ignition coil connectors can remain connected.
♦ Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
Caution
Ensure that the cables are not kinked or damaged.
– Seat puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage.
– Pull out ignition coil with output stage and connected wires and
carefully place to side.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - VAS 3122B- .
Installing:
Note
♦ When installing new spark plugs, regrease ignition coils with
output stage using silicone paste ⇒ ETKA .
♦ The applicable silicone paste is stated in the ETKA along with
the corresponding ignition coil and/or spark plug.
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– Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the
sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-.
– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension
- VAS 3122B- .
– Screw in new spark plugs using spark plug socket and exten‐
sion - VAS 3122B- .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and torque setting: »Power unit« ⇒
Rep. gr. 28 »Repairing ignition system/test data«.
♦ Please observe disposal instructions!
– Place puller - T10094 A- on ignition coil with output stage.
– Push ignition coil with output stage into cylinder head until they
noticeably engage.
– Route cables properly in cable guide.
– Engage clamps of cable guide -arrows-.
– Set hose with bracket and charge pressure control solenoid
valve to original installation position.
– Tighten bolts -1- (10 Nm).
– Push on connector -2-.
– Connect hose end -3-.
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ page 106 .
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4.66.3
Spark plugs: renewing, 1.8 l TSI and
2.0 l TSI engines
Removing:
Carry out following procedure:
Note
♦ To pull off spark plugs, fit puller - T40039- on top, thick rib
-arrow- of ignition coils with final output stages.
♦ If the lower ribs are used, they could be damaged.
– Remove engine cover panels ⇒ page 106 .
The spark plugs are located below the ignition coils with output
stages -2-.
Note
Note installation position of ignition coils with output stages.
– Pull all ignition coils out of cylinder head approx. 30 mm in
direction of arrow using puller - T40039- .
– Press connectors in direction of ignition coils with output
stages, press onto catch by hand and pull connectors
-arrows- off.
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– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - 3122 B- .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and specified torque, »Power unit« ⇒
Power unit; Rep. gr. 28 ; Test data, spark plugs »Test data,
spark plugs«.
♦ Please observe disposal instructions!
Installing
– Screw in new spark plugs using spark plug socket and exten‐
sion - 3122 B- .
Note
♦ When installing new spark plugs, regrease ignition coils with
output stage using silicone paste ⇒ ETKA .
♦ The applicable silicone paste is stated in the ETKA along with
the corresponding ignition coil and/or spark plug.
– Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the
sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-.
– Insert ignition coils with output stages into cylinder head.
– Align ignition coils with output stages in respective recesses
of cylinder head cover.
– Fit all connectors onto ignition coils -arrows-.
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– Press ignition coils with output stages on spark plugs until stop
by hand. They must be felt to engage.
– Install engine cover panel.
4.66.4
Spark plugs: renewing, 6-cylinder FSI
engines
Carry out following procedure:
– Release connection locking device carefully using assembly
tool - T10118- and pull off connector.
– Fit puller - T10095 A- onto ignition coils with output stage and
remove them.
– Unscrew spark plugs using spark plug socket - 3122 B- .
Note
♦ When installing new spark plugs, regrease ignition coils with
output stage using silicone paste ⇒ ETKA .
♦ The applicable silicone paste is stated in the ETKA along with
the corresponding ignition coil and/or spark plug.
– Apply a thin bead of silicone paste on the circumference of the
sealing hose of the ignition coil with output stage -arrow-.
– Install new spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension
- VAS 3122B- .
– Screw in new spark plugs using spark plug socket and exten‐
sion - 3122 B- .
Note
♦ Spark plug designation and specified torque, »Power unit« ⇒
Power unit; Rep. gr. 28 ; Test data, spark plugs »Test data,
spark plugs«.
♦ Please observe disposal instructions!
– Press ignition coils with output stage onto spark plugs.
– Slide connectors onto ignition coils with output stage until they
can be heard to engage.
4.67
Natural gas system: inspect natural gas
tank for corrosion and leakage.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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