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How to change ignition coil on VW Passat B7 Variant (365) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI … 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
All the parts you need to replace – Ignition Coil for Passat Variant (365) and other VW models
Ignition coil
Alternative products

Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Crow bar
Flat screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: ignition coil – VW PASSAT Variant (365). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW PASSAT Variant (365).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Detach the crankcase ventilation hose from the engine cover at the left.
- Step 4Remove the engine cover.
- Step 5Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
- Step 6Detach the crankcase ventilation hose from the oil filler neck.
- Step 7Unscrew the oil filler neck. Remove the oil filler neck.
- Step 8Cover the oil filler opening with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
- Step 9Undo the plastic locking tabs of the ignition coil connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 10Pry up the ignition coil. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 11Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.Replacement: ignition coil – VW PASSAT Variant (365). AUTODOC recommends:Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
- Step 12Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
- Step 13Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
- Step 14Treat the ignition coil tip. Use high-temperature grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 15Plug in the ignition coil connector.
- Step 16Install the new ignition coil to the spark plug well. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
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