How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug V 220 CDI (638.294) Mercedes W638
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How to change spark plugs on MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 45000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 200 (638.214, 638.294), MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) V 230 (638.234, 638.294) … 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 – Spark Plug for V-Class (W638/2) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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How to change Spark plug on Mercedes W638 V 220 CDI (638.294) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Spark plug
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Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,8
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 20
  • Tightening angle [degrees] 15
  • External Thread [mm] 14
  • Thread Pitch [mm] 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 17,5
  • Spanner Size 16
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • Spark Plug Nickel Middle Electrode
  • Spark Plug with taper gasket seat
  • STARK Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
STARK SKSP-1990056 Spark plug Nickel Middle Electrode, with taper gasket seat
Article number: SKSP-1990056
compared to RRP 4.1

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1,39 GBP
Price per item
incl. 20 VAT, excl. delivery costs
-53%
Reviews - 8
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 1,1
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 28
  • Tightening angle [degrees] 90
  • External Thread [mm] 14
  • Thread Pitch [mm] 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Spanner Size 16
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • STARK Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
STARK SKSP-1990008 Spark plug
Article number: SKSP-1990008
compared to RRP 4

RRP is the recommended retail price set by the manufacturer or importer of the product and provided by the manufacturer, supplier or retailer. AUTODOC displays the RRP (VAT incl.) for a product if it has been received from at least one supplier or another source that has such information.

1,88 GBP
Price per item
incl. 20 VAT, excl. delivery costs
-47%
Reviews - 44
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,9
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 28
  • Thread Size M 14 x 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Spanner Size 16
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • Spark Plug 1 - Earthed Electrode
  • Spark Plug Nickel Middle Electrode
  • Spark Plug Unscrewable SAE connector
  • STARK Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
STARK SKSP-1990002 Spark plug 1 - Earthed Electrode, Nickel Middle Electrode, Unscrewable SAE connector
Article number: SKSP-1990002
compared to RRP 3.7

RRP is the recommended retail price set by the manufacturer or importer of the product and provided by the manufacturer, supplier or retailer. AUTODOC displays the RRP (VAT incl.) for a product if it has been received from at least one supplier or another source that has such information.

1,96 GBP
Price per item
incl. 20 VAT, excl. delivery costs
-48%
Reviews - 5
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,8
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 28
  • Thread Size M 14 x 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Spanner Size 20,8
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • Spark Plug 1 - Earthed Electrode
  • Spark Plug Nickel Middle Electrode
  • STARK Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
STARK SKSP-1990010 Spark plug 1 - Earthed Electrode, Nickel Middle Electrode
Article number: SKSP-1990010
compared to RRP 3.9

RRP is the recommended retail price set by the manufacturer or importer of the product and provided by the manufacturer, supplier or retailer. AUTODOC displays the RRP (VAT incl.) for a product if it has been received from at least one supplier or another source that has such information.

1,99 GBP
Price per item
incl. 20 VAT, excl. delivery costs
-43%
Reviews - 32
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,9
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 28
  • Thread Size M 14 x 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Spanner Size 16
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • Number of pins 1
  • Number of pins 1
  • Spark Plug Nickel Middle Electrode
  • Spark Plug Fixed SAE connector
  • Spark Plug 1 - Earthed Electrode
  • STARK Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
STARK SKSP-1990001 Spark plug Nickel Middle Electrode, Fixed SAE connector, 1 - Earthed Electrode
Article number: SKSP-1990001
compared to RRP 3.7

RRP is the recommended retail price set by the manufacturer or importer of the product and provided by the manufacturer, supplier or retailer. AUTODOC displays the RRP (VAT incl.) for a product if it has been received from at least one supplier or another source that has such information.

2,08 GBP
Price per item
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-43%
Reviews - 464
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,9
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 28
  • Thread Size M 14 x 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Spanner Size 16
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • Number of pins 1
  • Number of pins 1
  • Spark Plug Nickel Middle Electrode
  • Spark Plug Fixed SAE connector
  • Spark Plug 1 - Earthed Electrode
  • RIDEX Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
RIDEX 686S0002 Spark plug Nickel Middle Electrode, Fixed SAE connector, 1 - Earthed Electrode
Article number: 686S0002
compared to RRP 3.7

RRP is the recommended retail price set by the manufacturer or importer of the product and provided by the manufacturer, supplier or retailer. AUTODOC displays the RRP (VAT incl.) for a product if it has been received from at least one supplier or another source that has such information.

2,08 GBP
Price per item
incl. 20 VAT, excl. delivery costs
Reviews - 1044
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,9
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 28
  • Thread Size M 14 x 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Spanner Size 16
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • Number of pins 1
  • Number of pins 1
  • BOSCH Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
BOSCH 0 242 235 666 Spark plug
Article number: 0 242 235 666
2,10 GBP
Price per item
incl. 20 VAT, excl. delivery costs
-52%
Reviews - 13
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 1,1
  • Tightening Torque [Nm] 28
  • Tightening angle [degrees] 90
  • External Thread [mm] 14
  • Thread Pitch [mm] 1,25
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Spanner Size 16
  • Spark Position [mm] 3
  • Number of pins 1
  • STARK Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
STARK SKSP-1990013 Spark plug
Article number: SKSP-1990013
compared to RRP 4.5

RRP is the recommended retail price set by the manufacturer or importer of the product and provided by the manufacturer, supplier or retailer. AUTODOC displays the RRP (VAT incl.) for a product if it has been received from at least one supplier or another source that has such information.

2,12 GBP
Price per item
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Reviews - 0
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,8
  • Connector type SAE/M4
  • Thread Size M14x1,25
  • Spanner Size 16 mm
  • Spark Plug 1 - Earthed Electrode
  • Spark Plug with gasket seat
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Technical Information Number 14 F-7 DU0R
  • Self-service suited packaging see parts list
  • Tightening torque from [Nm] 20
  • Tightening torque to [Nm] 30
  • Product line ULTRA
  • BERU Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
BERU Z13 Spark plug 1 - Earthed Electrode, with gasket seat
Article number: Z13
3,04 GBP
Price per item
incl. 20 VAT, excl. delivery costs
-56%
Reviews - 37
Parts Details
  • Electrode Gap [mm] 0,9
  • Connector type SAE/M4
  • Thread Size M14x1,25
  • Spanner Size 16 mm
  • Spark Plug 1 - Earthed Electrode
  • Spark Plug with gasket seat
  • Thread Length [mm] 19
  • Technical Information Number 14 FR-7 DU2
  • Self-service suited packaging see parts list
  • Tightening torque from [Nm] 20
  • Tightening torque to [Nm] 30
  • Product line ULTRA
  • BERU Spark plug
  • Condition New
Details
BERU Z193 Spark plug 1 - Earthed Electrode, with gasket seat
Article number: Z193
compared to RRP 7.98

RRP is the recommended retail price set by the manufacturer or importer of the product and provided by the manufacturer, supplier or retailer. AUTODOC displays the RRP (VAT incl.) for a product if it has been received from at least one supplier or another source that has such information.

3,50 GBP
Price per item
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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). Tools you need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # E11
Drive socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). 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 – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). 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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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS V 200 CDI (638.294) 2000 Spark Plug - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Take out the spark plugs.
  6. Step 8
    How to replace Spark Plug on MERCEDES-BENZ V-Class (W638/2) 2001: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  7. Step 9
    How hard is it to do yourself: Spark Plug replacement on Mercedes W638 V 220 CDI (638.294) 2002 - download illustrated guide
    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  8. Step 10
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2). Professionals 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.
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