Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing ignition coils Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Puller -T40039- Removing ignition coils on cylinder bank 1: –  Only remove air cleaner housing (bottom section) when removing ignition coil for cylinder 1 → Chapter.

–  When removing ignition coils for cylinders 2 and 3, remove air hose by opening hose clip -3- and releasing clamps -arrows-). –  Remove bolts from wiring harness of ignition coils. –  Release electrical connectors and pull all connectors off ignition coils at the same time.

–  Pull ignition coils out of spark plug apertures using puller -T40039-. Removing ignition coils on cylinder bank 2:

–  Unbolt coolant expansion tank -arrows-. –  Unplug electrical connector for coolant shortage indicator switch -F66- at bottom of expansion tank and move expansion tank to one side with coolant hoses -1-, -2- and -3- attached.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Pull ignition coil approx. 30 mm out of spark plug hole using puller -T40039-.

–  Release electrical connectors and pull all connectors off ignition coils at the same time. Installing –  Fit all ignition coils loosely into spark plug holes. –  Align the ignition coils with the connectors and attach all connectors onto ignition coils simultaneously. –  Press ignition coils onto spark plugs by hand evenly (do NOT use tool). The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse sequence. l  Tightening torque for electrical wiring guide for ignition coils to cylinder head cover: 5 Nm