How to carry out replacement: Ignition Coil 1.9 TDI VW Passat 3bg Saloon
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How to change ignition coil on VW PASSAT (3B3) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.6, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.0, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.0 4motion … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: ignition coil – VW PASSAT (3B3). Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit No.H5
HEX bit No.H6
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: ignition coil – VW PASSAT (3B3). 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 – VW PASSAT (3B3). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Disconnect the secondary air pump hoses.
  2. Step 4
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    Cover the secondary air pump channels with a microfibre cloth to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside.
  3. Step 5
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    Detach the secondary air pump connector.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the secondary air pump to its bracket. Use a combination spanner #10.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the secondary air pump.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener of the secondary air pump bracket. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the secondary air pump bracket.
  8. Step 10
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
  9. Step 11
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    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil.
    Replacement: ignition coil – VW PASSAT (3B3). Tip:
    Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the ignition coil.
  12. Step 14
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    Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
  13. Step 15
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    Treat the spark plug wire connectors. Use electronic spray.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the new ignition coil to the spark plug well. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
  15. Step 17
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    Tighten the ignition coil fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
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