2.0L TSI Engines: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller -T40039-

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Perform the following procedure:

NOTE:

To pull off spark plugs, place Puller - Ignition Coil T40039 on topmost thick rib -arrow- of ignition coils with power output stages.

If lower ribs are used, these can be damaged

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

Spark plugs are located under ignition coils with power output stages -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coils

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NOTE:

Note the installed position of ignition coils with power output stages!

-- Pull all of the ignition coils approximately 30 mm out of cylinder head in the direction of the arrow using the Puller - Ignition Coil T40039.

Fig 3: Identifying Position And Direction To Use Ignition Coil Puller

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-- Press the connector in the direction of the ignition coils with the power output stages. Press the catch by hand and remove the connector -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Direction To Push Connectors

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-- Remove spark plugs with Spark Plug Removal Tool 3122 B.

Fig 5: Identifying Spark Plug Wrench -3122 B-

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NOTE:

Plug designation and tightening torque refer to [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA, CPLA, CPPA] Specifications [For engine(s) CVCA] Specifications [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Specifications [For engine(s) CBUA] Specifications

Follow all disposal regulations.