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 IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 T, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.8 4motion, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6 16V, VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 2.0 4motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 4. Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Spark plug socket # 16
HEX bit No.H6.
Torx bit T25
Combination spanner #10
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Round-nose pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 4. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Golf 4
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 4. Tip:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the battery cover.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the car battery terminals. Use a combination spanner #10.
  6. Step 6
    Remove the battery terminals.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener of the secondary air pump bracket. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the secondary air pump to its bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Detach the pipes and the connector from the secondary air pump.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the secondary air pump from its bracket.
  10. Step 11
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    Detach the retainers of the ignition cables. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener of the secondary air pump bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the bracket of the secondary air pump.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the intake manifold fasteners. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Disconnect the vacuum sensor.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the intake manifold fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
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    Detach the intake manifold.
  17. Step 18
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    Detach the vacuum pipe. Use round-nose pliers.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the intake manifold.
  19. Step 20
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    Cover the intake manifold passages with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the spark plug wire connectors from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – VW Golf 4. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
  21. Step 22
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  22. Step 23
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 24
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  24. Step 25
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  25. Step 26
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  26. Step 27
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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 4. AUTODOC experts 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.
  27. Step 28
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    Treat the spark plug wire connectors. Use high-temperature grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
  28. Step 29
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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 4. Follow the installation steps.
  29. Step 30
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    Clean the intake manifold fasteners. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  30. Step 31
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    Remove the intake manifold gasket. Use a flat screwdriver.
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