How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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How to change spark plugs on Mercedes W168 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on MERCEDES-BENZ A160 (W168) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: spark plugs – Mercedes W168. 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 W168. 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 W168. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  7. Step 8
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  8. Step 9
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  9. 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 W168. 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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