When to replace the Ignition Leads on your VW JETTA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Ignition Cable Kit : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8 Syncro, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8 Syncro, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8 Cat, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8 Cat, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.8, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.6, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 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

All the parts you need to replace – Ignition Leads for Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: ignition leads – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Tools you might need:
Pincers
Fender cover
Replacement: ignition leads – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Professionals recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ignition leads – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Take the following 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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    Disconnect the high voltage wire.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Tip:
    Wear dielectric gloves.
  2. Step 4
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    Make marks on the distributor cap to indicate the installation order of the spark plug wires.
  3. Step 5
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    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Use pincers.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
  5. Step 7
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    Connect new spark plug wires to the distributor cap.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the installation sequence.
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