Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing ignition coils with output stage Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Assembly tool -T10118-

t  Puller -T10094 A-   Note The housings for ignition coils with output stages have been modified. As a result, puller -T10094 A- is required for removing these ignition coils. The previous puller -T10094- can continue to be used if processed as described in the following.

–  Remove marked area -2- using suitable workshop equipment to attain the new nominal dimension -B- of 18 mm. –  Additionally identify the tool designation with the letter A -1-. Removing

–  Fit puller -T10094 A- on ignition coil with final output stage -arrow-. –  Pull ignition coil with output stage out slightly. –  Fit assembly tool -T10118- as shown. –  Carefully loosen connector catch and pull connector off. Installing   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 bead of lubricating paste -G 052 141 A2- around the ignition coil sealing hose -arrow-. The adhesive bead must be 1 to 2 mm thick. –  Fit puller -T10094 A- on ignition coil with final output stage. –  Push connector onto ignition coil with final output stage until it audibly engages.

–  Press ignition coil with output stage into cylinder head in direction of -arrow-.