Removing Ignition Coils For Cylinders 1 To 4

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Poorly accessible electrical connectors (e.g. on fuel injectors) can be released with the > 3438 - hook  .

-I-  Pull out the fuse -1-  with the > 3438 - hook-2-Arrow A-  .

-II.-  Actuate the locking mechanism -3-  with the > 3438 - hook-2-Arrow B-  and pull off electrical connector -4-  at the same time -Arrow C-  .

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Using special tool VAG 3438

1. Expose cable duct.

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   Bracket for torque support and vent line

   1. 1.1  Unscrew screws -1 and 2-  and remove torque support bracket -3-  .
   2. 1.2  Release and disconnect vent line -4-  on the oil mist separator.
2. Detach cable duct.

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   Cable duct 1-4

   1. 2.1  Release and disconnect electric plug connections for ignition coils for cylinders 1 to 4 -1-  .
   2. 2.2  Release and disconnect electric plug connections for injector valves for cylinders 1 to 4 -2-  with > 3438 - hooks  .
   3. 2.3  Release and disconnect electric plug connections for solenoid hydraulic valve for valve lift control for outlet camshaft -3-  .
   4. 2.4  Release and disconnect electric plug connections for solenoid hydraulic valve for valve lift control for intake camshaft -4-  .
   5. 2.5  Release and disconnect electric plug connection for fuel pressure sensor -5-  .
   6. 2.6  Unscrew nuts on cable duct -6-  .
   7. 2.7  Lift cable duct as far as necessary for the ignition coils to be accessible.
3. Remove ignition coils for cylinders 1 to 4 -2-  .

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   Ignition coils 1-4

   1. 3.1  Unscrew screws on ignition coils -1-  .
   2. 3.2  Remove ignition coils -2-  .