Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6 FSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.6, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 FSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 2.0 EcoFuel, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI, VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) 1.4 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Spark plug

Replacement: spark plugs – VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2). 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

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Replacement: spark plugs – VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2). AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
Please note: all work on the car – VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
Step 4

Clean the ignition coil bolts. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 5

Unscrew the ignition coil bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Remove the ignition coil.
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.
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.
Step 12

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 TOURAN (1T1, 1T2). 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.Lower the spark plugs into the wells carefully, making sure not to damage the electrode gap.
Step 13

Install the ignition coil.
Step 14

Tighten the ignition coil bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
Step 15

Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
Step 16

Plug in the ignition coil connector.

Step 17

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

Step 18

Shut off the engine.

Step 19

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 20

Close the hood.

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