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Passat Spark plugs Install Guide

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Why do it

Worn plugs cost power and throttle response.

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Before you start

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

Steps

  1. Remove the coils

    • Unplug and pull them.
    Watch this step (on a B5 1.8T) (0:33–2:09)

  2. Remove the plugs

    • Use a 16mm deep socket.
    Watch this step (2:09–6:31)

  3. Fit the plugs

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (6:31–7:34)

  4. Refit

    • Fit coils and cover.
    Watch this step (7:34–9:09)

  5. Remove the coils

    • Pull them.
    Watch this step (on a 2006 Passat 2.0) (0:37–2:40)

  6. Disconnect the harness

    • Unclip it.
    Watch this step (2:40–4:35)

  7. Remove the plugs

    • Take them out.
    Watch this step (4:35–6:10)

  8. Fit the plugs

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (6:10–8:11)

  9. Reassemble

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (8:11–10:02)

  10. Remove the boot

    • Take off the intake boot.
    Watch this step (on a 2012-22 Passat 2.5L) (0:32–1:02)

  11. Pull the coils and plugs

    • Take them out.
    Watch this step (1:02–1:32)

  12. Fit the plugs

    • Torque to 18 ft-lbs.
    Watch this step (1:32–2:02)

  13. Refit

    • Fit coils and boot.
    Watch this step (2:02–3:12)

  14. Disconnect

    • Unclip the wiring.
    Watch this step (on a Passat 1.8 TSI) (1:56–3:24)

  15. Remove the coils

    • Pull them.
    Watch this step (3:24–4:52)

  16. Remove the plugs

    • Take them out.
    Watch this step (6:36–8:12)

  17. Fit the plugs

    • Fit and torque them.
    Watch this step (8:12–10:38)

  18. Refit

    • Fit the coils and reassemble.
    Watch this step (10:38–12:05)

  19. Do the left side

    • Remove the plugs.
    Watch this step (on a B5.5 2.8L) (0:56–2:52)

  20. Do the right side

    • Remove the plugs.
    Watch this step (2:52–5:07)

  21. Fit new plugs

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (5:07–8:23)

  22. Remove the coils

    • Pull the coils.
    Watch this step (on a VR6 VW) (1:01–2:27)

  23. Unclip connectors

    • Unclip them.
    Watch this step (2:27–3:14)

  24. Remove the plugs

    • Take them out.
    Watch this step (3:14–5:29)

  25. Fit the plugs

    • Fit and torque them.
    Watch this step (5:29–7:52)

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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