Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOL V 1.6, VW GOL V 1.6 Total Flex, VW GOL V 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: ignition coil – VW GOL V. List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H5
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: ignition coil – VW GOL V. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for the ignition coils of all cylinders.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOL V – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: ignition coil – VW GOL V. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the ignition coil bolts. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil.
    Replacement: ignition coil – VW GOL V. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the position of the spark plug wires.
  4. Step 6
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bolts. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  7. Step 9
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    Install the new ignition coil to the spark plug well.
  8. Step 10
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    Tighten the ignition coil bolts. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 nm torque.
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