Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing ignition coils with output stage   Note t  To pull off spark plugs, fit puller -T40039- onto uppermost, thick rib -arrow- of ignition coils with final output stages.

t  The lower ribs may be damaged if they are used. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Puller -T40039-

–  Pull all ignition coils about 30 mm out of spark plug recesses using puller -T40039-.

–  Release connectors and pull all connectors off ignition coils at the same time. Installing ignition coils with output stages   Note t  When fitting new spark plugs, the ignition coil must be regreased using lubricating paste -G 052 141 A2- This will stop the ignition coil sealing hose from “sticking” to the spark plug. The lubricating paste must be distributed on the spark plug when inserting on the ignition coil. t  New ignition coils with output stage are lubricated when delivered.

–  Apply a thin line of lubricating paste -G 052 141 A2- around the ignition coil sealing hose -arrow-. The bead must be 1…2 mm thick. –  Fit all ignition coils loosely into spark plug recess.

–  Align the ignition coils with the connectors and attach all connectors onto ignition coils simultaneously. –  Press ignition coils onto spark plugs by hand with uniform pressure.