How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 1.9 TDI Golf 5
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How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 5. Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit No.H6.
XZN socket bit # 8
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 5. 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 – VW Golf 5. 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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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 5. Tip:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the oil dipstick bracket. Use XZN #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the oil dipstick.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the intake manifold fasteners. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the retainers of the ignition cables.
  8. Step 8
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    Disconnect the vacuum sensor.
  9. Step 9
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    Detach the vacuum pipe.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the intake manifold fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the intake manifold.
  12. Step 12
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    Cover the intake manifold passages with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the spark plug wire connectors from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  17. Step 17
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  19. Step 19
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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 Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  20. Step 20
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    Clean the intake manifold fasteners. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  21. Step 21
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    Treat the spark plug wire connectors. Use high-temperature grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
  22. Step 22
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    Install the spark plug wire connectors into the spark plug wells. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 5. Follow the installation steps.
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