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 Variant (1K5) 1.6 MultiFuel, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.6 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

Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5) – 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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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the ignition coil bolts. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the ignition coil.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  8. Step 10
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  9. Step 11
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
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