Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) 1.6, VW Polo Saloon (602, 604, 612, 614) 1.4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on VW POLO 5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. Tools you need:

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

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Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. Tip:

The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. Recommended sequence of 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.

Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. AUTODOC recommends:
Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
Step 4

Undo the plastic locking tabs of the ignition coil connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 5

Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
Step 6

Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. Tip from AUTODOC:
Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
Step 7

Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
Step 8

Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Take out the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16.
Step 10

Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
Step 11

Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
Step 12

Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 26 nm torque.

Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. 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 13

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. Follow the installation steps.
Step 14

Plug in the ignition coil connector.
Step 15

Lock the connector.
Step 16

Install the engine cover and secure it.

Replacement: spark plugs – VW Polo 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.Do not apply excessive force when installing the part. Otherwise you may damage the fasteners.
Step 17

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 18

Close the hood.

Step 19

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

Step 20

Shut off the engine.

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