How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 2.5 TDI quattro Audi A6 C5 Avant
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How to change spark plugs on Audi A6 C5 Avant – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 6 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 3.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 3.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on AUDI A6 C5 Avant [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Tools you might need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Spark plug socket # 16
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air distribution housing assembly. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Professionals recommend:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the coolant reservoir. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the coolant reservoir.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the spark plug wire connectors from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Professionals recommend:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  17. Step 17
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  19. Step 19
    Changing Spark Plug on AUDI A6 Avant (4B5, C5) 2.5 TDI 2000 by yourself
    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 24 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
  20. Step 20
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    Install the spark plug wire connectors into the spark plug wells. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Tip:
    Follow the installation sequence.
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