2.0L TSI Engines: Installing

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-- Install new spark plugs using Spark Plug Removal Tool 3122 B.

Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Wrench -3122 B-

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NOTE:

Lubricate the ignition coils with power output stage with Spark Plug Grease G 052 141 A2 whenever installing new spark plugs.

New ignition coil with power output stage are delivered already lubricated. It is not necessary to lubricate them again.

-- Apply a thin bead of Spark Plug Grease G 052 141 A2 all around the sealing hose on the ignition coil -arrows-. The bead must be 1 to 2 mm thick.

Fig 2: Applying Thin Bead Of Special Lubricant Around Ignition Sealing Hose

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-- Install the ignition coil with power output stage into the cylinder head.

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Coils With Power Output Stages Guided Into Cylinder Head

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-- Align ignition coils with power output stages into designated recesses of cylinder head cover.

-- Connect all the connectors to the ignition coils -arrows-.

-- Push the ignition coils with power output stage all the way onto the spark plugs by hand. The ignition coils with the power output stage must engage.

Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Coils

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-- Install the "upper" engine cover. Refer to UPPER ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .