Ignition Coil: Service and Repair

Ignition Coil

Removing







- Disconnect the negative battery.

- If removing the ignition coils from cylinders 1 and 3 on the RH side of the engine, first remove the resonator. Refer to => [ Air Cleaner Resonator ] Service and Repair.

- If removing the ignition coils from cylinders 2, 4 or 6 on the LH side of the engine, first remove the upper intake manifold (2) and insulator. Refer to => [ Upper Intake Manifold ] Upper Intake Manifold.

• The LH ignition coils are shown, the RH ignition coils are similar.

- Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil.

- Remove the ignition coil mounting bolt (3).






- Pull the ignition coil (2) from cylinder head cover opening with a slight twisting action.

Installing

- Using compressed air, blow out any dirt or contaminants from around the top of spark plug.

- Check the condition of the ignition coil rubber boot (1). To aid in ignition coil installation, apply a silicone based grease such as Volkswagen dielectric grease into the spark plug end of the rubber boot (2).






• The LH ignition coils are shown, the RH ignition coils are similar.

- Position the ignition coil (2) into the cylinder head cover opening. Using a twisting action, push the ignition coil onto the spark plug.






- Install the ignition coil mounting bolt (3) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 in.lbs).

- Connect and lock the electrical connector (1) to the ignition coil (2).

- If removed, install the insulator, upper intake manifold (1) and resonator. Refer to => [ Upper Intake Manifold ] Upper Intake Manifold.






- Connect the negative battery cable.