Spark Plugs, 1.8L TSI Gasoline, Replacing: Installing

NOTE:

Lubricate the ignition coils with power output stage with Silicone Grease whenever installing new spark plugs. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

The correct silicone paste is shown on the Parts Catalog with the ignition coils and/or the spark plugs.

Fig 1: Apply Grease Ignition Coil

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-- Apply a thin bead of Silicone Grease all around the sealing hose on the ignition coil with power output stage -arrow-.

-- Install the new spark plugs using the :VAS3122B and tighten to the specification. Refer to Tightening Specification .

-- Align all ignition coils with the power output stage one after the other and insert them loosely into the spark plug shaft.

-- Press the ignition coil with power output stage evenly by hand onto spark plugs (do not use a hammer).

-- Tighten the ignition coil with power output stage bolts to the tightening specification. Refer to Tightening Specification .

-- Connect the connector at the same time.

-- Install the bolt -2- and clip the wiring harness -1- in the retainers -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Wiring Harness And Bolt

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-- Install the air guide pipe bolt -arrow- and tighten to the tightening specification. Refer to.

Fig 3: Identifying Charge Air Pipe Bolt -Arrow- And Hose Clamp -2-

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-- Install the air filter housing connecting pipe to the charge air pipe. Refer to the appropriate service information (AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [DDSB, DDSA] ) .