Recommended replacement interval for the part category Ignition Cable Kit : 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW CORRADO (53I) 2.0 i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Ignition Cable Kit

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). Tools you might need:

Pincers

Fender cover

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). Professionals recommend:

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Disconnect the high voltage wire.

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). Tip:
Wear dielectric gloves.
Step 4

Make marks on the distributor cap to indicate the installation order of the spark plug wires.
Step 5

Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Use pincers.

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). AUTODOC recommends:
Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
Step 6

Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
Step 7

Connect new spark plug wires to the distributor cap.

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). AUTODOC recommends:
Follow the installation sequence.
Step 8

Connect the new spark plug wires to the spark plugs.

Replacement: ignition leads – VW CORRADO (53I). Professionals recommend:
Follow the installation sequence.
Step 9

Connect the high voltage wire.

Step 10

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 11

Shut off the engine.

Step 12

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 13

Close the hood.

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