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How to change spark plugs on VW Bora Variant (1J6) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your VW BORA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0 4motion … View more

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Replacement: spark plugs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat screwdriver
Crow bar
Telescoping magnet
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Use the following procedure:
  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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    Detach the crankcase ventilation hose from the engine cover at the left.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
  5. Step 5
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    Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the crankcase ventilation hose from the oil filler neck.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the oil filler neck. Remove the oil filler neck.
  8. Step 8
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    Cover the oil filler opening with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  9. Step 9
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    Pry up the ignition coil. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 10
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    Undo the plastic locking tabs of the ignition coil connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 11
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
    Replacement: spark plugs – VW BORA Estate (1J6). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  15. Step 15
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    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 electronic spray.
  16. Step 16
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  17. Step 17
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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 – VW BORA Estate (1J6). AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. 
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