Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: spark plugs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tools you'll need:

                      Electronic spray
                    
                      High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
                    
                      Spark plug socket # 16
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: spark plugs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. 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 – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Remove the engine cover.
Step 4

Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 5

Undo the plastic locking tabs of the ignition coil connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 6

Pry up the ignition coil. Use a crowbar (2 pieces).
Step 7

Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.

Replacement: spark plugs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. AUTODOC recommends:
Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
Step 8

Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
Step 9

Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
Step 10

Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Take out the spark plugs.
Step 12

Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs. Treat the surface of the terminals of the new spark plugs. Use high-temperature grease.
Step 13

Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
Step 14

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 – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. 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.
Step 15

Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
Step 16

Plug in the connectors of the ignition coils.
Step 17

Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.

Replacement: spark plugs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tip:
Follow the installation sequence.
Step 18

Lock the connector.
Step 19

Remove the microfibre towel from the throttle body.
Step 20

Install the engine cover and secure it. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.

Replacement: spark plugs – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners and the throttle body air intake hose.
Step 21

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 22

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 23

Shut off the engine.
Step 24

Close the hood.

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