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A4 Spark plugs Install Guide

Your A4

Pick your year to see what fits.

This page covers the US A4.

+0–3 whp (est.)
Easy$60–$10030 min
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Why do it

Fresh plugs bring back lost power.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Work on a cold engine. Do one plug at a time.

Steps

  1. Pull the coils

    • Take off the cover and unplug the coils.
    Watch this step (Smackey's Garage, on an A4 2.0T) (0:30–2:45)
  2. Pull the plugs

    • Unscrew the old plugs.
    Watch this step (2:45–3:48)
  3. Fit the new plugs

    • Fit and torque the plugs, then refit the coils.
    Watch this step (3:48–5:23)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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