4-Cylinder Gasoline Engine 1.8L TFSI / 2.0L TFSI / 2.0L TFSI Hybrid

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Spark Plug Removal Tool :3122B

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Puller - Ignition Coil :T40039

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Electronic Torque Wrench 3-60Nm :VAS6583 , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm

Tightening Specification Table for Installation:

Component / Fastening Element	[Nm]
Spark plugs M12 threads	20+5
Spark plugs M14 threads	30+5
Connector strip bolts	5

Removal Procedures:

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Step 1 - Spark Plugs, Removing:

-- Release the connector -arrows- and remove from the cam adjustment actuator.

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-- Remove the connector strip bolts.

-- Release the connector -arrow- and disconnect all the connectors at the same time from the ignition coils.

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-- Move the connector strip slightly to the side. Make sure to not kink or damage the lines.

-- Place the :T40039 on the topmost thick rib and pull all the ignition coils one after the other off of the spark plugs in the direction of the -arrow-.

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-- Using the :VAS3122B , remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head.

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Step 2 - Spark Plugs, Installing

-- Install the new spark plugs using the :VAS3122B and tighten to specification (Table. Refer to 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE 1.8L TFSI / 2.0L TFSI / 2.0L TFSI HYBRID ).

-- Lubricate the ignition coils. Refer to IGNITION COILS, LUBRICATING .

-- Insert all ignition coils loosely into the spark plug shaft and align them to the connectors on the connector strip.

-- Press the ignition coils evenly onto the spark plugs by hand. Do not use any impact tools.

-- Align the connector strip and connect all connectors at the same time on the ignition coils until the locking mechanism engages.

-- Insert the connectors onto the cam adjustment actuators until the locking mechanism engages.

-- Mount the connector strip by installing the bolts to the tightening specification. Refer to 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE 1.8L TFSI / 2.0L TFSI / 2.0L TFSI HYBRID for the installation tightening specification table.

Additional installation procedures occur in reverse order.