When to replace the Spark Plug on your AUDI A4
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 6 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tools you need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Spark plug socket # 16
HEX bit no.H5.
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Audi A4 B5 Avant.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover clips. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  4. Step 5
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  7. Step 8
    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  9. Step 11
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  10. Step 12
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  11. Step 13
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. 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.
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