When to replace the Spark Plug on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 GL View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 3. List of the tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Spark plug socket # 21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Telescoping magnet
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 3. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Golf 3.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 3. To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  3. Step 4
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    Remove the air filter housing.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the spark plug wire connectors from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 3. Tip:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
  5. Step 6
    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  7. Step 9
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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 10
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #21.
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