When to replace the Spark Plug on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4 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

All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). 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 POLO Saloon (9A4). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW POLO Saloon (9A4) – 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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