When to replace the Spark Plug on your PEUGEOT 208
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
PEUGEOT 208 II Hatchback (UB_, UP_, UW_, UJ_) 1.6 VTi (UWNFPW, UWNFJW), PEUGEOT 208 II Hatchback (UB_, UP_, UW_, UJ_) 1.6 208 FlexFuel 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

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – PEUGEOT 208 II Schrägheck (UB_, UP_, UW_, UJ_). Tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torx bit T20
Torx bit T27
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – PEUGEOT 208 II Schrägheck (UB_, UP_, UW_, UJ_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – PEUGEOT 208 II Schrägheck (UB_, UP_, UW_, UJ_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 engine cover fastener. Use Torx T20.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: spark plugs – PEUGEOT 208 II Schrägheck (UB_, UP_, UW_, UJ_). AUTODOC recommends:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the crankcase ventilation hoses.
  4. Step 6
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use Torx T27.
  6. Step 8
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    Pry up the ignition coil. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  11. Step 13
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  12. Step 14
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
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