How to carry out replacement: Ignition Leads 1.8 Golf 1 Convertible
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How to change ignition leads on VW Golf I Convertible (155) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Ignition Leads on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Ignition Cable Kit : 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: ignition leads – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Tools you might need:
Long nose pliers
Flat screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: ignition leads – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ignition leads – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Unscrew the air filter housing fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  4. Step 6
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    Detach the spark plug wire bracket. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 7
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    Make marks on the distributor cap to indicate the installation order of the spark plug wires.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Tip:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
  7. Step 9
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    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Use long nose pliers.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
  8. Step 10
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    Disconnect the high voltage wire.
  9. Step 11
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    Connect new spark plug wires to the distributor cap.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155). AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the installation sequence.
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