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How to change ignition coil on AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0 16V, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0 16V quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.3, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.3 quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0 16V, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0 16V quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.3, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.3 quattro … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Ignition Coil for A6 Avant (4A5, C4) and other AUDI models
Ignition coil
Alternative products

Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit No.H5
HEX bit No.H6
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: ignition coil – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- The replacement procedure is the same for the ignition coils of all cylinders.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ignition coil – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Disconnect the secondary air pump hoses.
- Step 4Cover the secondary air pump channels with a microfibre cloth to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside.
- Step 5Detach the secondary air pump connector.
- Step 6Unscrew the fasteners connecting the secondary air pump to its bracket. Use a combination spanner #10.
- Step 7Remove the secondary air pump.
- Step 8Unscrew the fastener of the secondary air pump bracket. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the secondary air pump bracket.
- Step 10Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
- Step 11Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil.Replacement: ignition coil – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). Tip:Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
- Step 12Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Remove the ignition coil.
- Step 14Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
- Step 15Treat the spark plug wire connectors. Use electronic spray.
- Step 16Install the new ignition coil to the spark plug well. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
- Step 17Tighten the ignition coil fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
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