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Thanks for the procedure and helpful tips. I just completed this job on my '17 GTI w/37K miles (spark plugs are due at 40K). I warmed the engine up to full temperature before trying to remove the coils. I used the T10530 coil puller from Amazon ($56) and Bosch 8160 double platinum plugs, also from Amazon ($9/ea). The coils and tubes came out very easily, no struggles at all. BTW this job took less than 45min, easy.
Pro-tip for the boot problem: Don't do it on a cold engine. Just did it on two Mk7 GTIs and both were ran up to operating temp and I had zero issue getting the coil packs off by hand.
yeah, it happened the same to me, i had to buy 2 new rubber boots to my car because of that, then i learned that warming the engine a little bit it becomes easly to remove them.
Thanks to the info, followed this and changed the plugs on my Mk7.5 R. Only took twenty minutes. I got the engine warm and just wiggled and pulled the coil packs out, very easy overall.
Just got a new 2019 GTI (I presume the procedure is still the same since this is a 3 year old video). Thanks to the video and the commentary, I'm learning about basic (future) maintenance on the car. Again...thanks, all. Great community here!
Thanks for putting this together. I am glad to see that you ran into the difficulties of the boot being stuck on the spark plug as it helped me realize that it's just not my vehicle. I decided to stop the replacement process until I have 4 new coil packs to replace the OEM ones.
Tip for the boots if they separate from the coil itself. Grab a rubber tipped air nozzle and stick it in the center, the air will force itself through the sides of the boot allowing it to come out.
Just did my 2018 Golf R. Very easy job, didn’t need a coil puller tool as I had the engine at operating temperature which made the coils very easy to remove by hand.
I wouldn't use anti-sieze on the boots, but I would use it on the threads to the spark plugs. And I use Die-electric grease on the boots and it will minimize or prevent those boots from getting stuck on the plug insulators.
I had a coil separate from the boot. Upon removal it got a barely visible tear in the middle of the boot and after putting everything back together the coil was arcing to the cylinder head through the boot hole causing a misfire. Fortunately the boots are in fact replaceable by themselves. You do not have to replace the whole coil assembly if this happens.
Thanks for being willing to show that pliers can get the boots out. My 2020 SE at 29k miles wouldn't let the coils out with the boots. The spark plug tube sealing surface at the valve cover has some of that anarobic sealant gluing the boots in.
Do not use an impact to take off the nuts on top of the coil-packs. I ended up spinning the stud with it on one and it ripped off the ground ring. It's less risky to loosen the nuts by hand tool first.
The first 10mm nut was frozen to the lower one; would not free and was mangling the ground wire on all of them. I had to find a 10mm open end wrench and grind it thinner to slip in and hold that bottom nut.
Thank you! As a newbie, I completed the work in just under an hour. Super helpful instructions! A warm engine + the ignition coil puller tool are definitely the ticket.
Three of the four boots tore when I replaced my plugs. It’s time to do them again so I bought four boots in advance. You can buy the boots by themselves nut don’t expect to find them at the dealer. One coil was the same price as four boots.
As some comments suggest, does warming the engine work? as I understand rubber contracts when heated so in theory it should be harder to pull off the plug?
This is hands-down the best vid on You Tube for this particular task. Followed your tips to a T and had no problems. Very thorough...thanks for posting!
You can buy the boot separately (06K905199 or 06K905199A), btw; not necessary if you're replacing the coils as well. Additionally, if you try to remove the coils from a cold engine it is possible to tear these boots near the top, and even a small tear in the boot is enough to have the spark to "short" through the tear to the valve cover => many fabulous misfires, especially under load, are almost guaranteed. And as others have mentioned - change the spark plugs on a cold engine.
Not a good idea to use a drill... if a top nut is frozen the whole bolt could come lose, wrapping the ground connector wire around the socket and potentially breaking the connector. Almost happened to me
You're Unitronic tuned right? Did you notice any improvement in performance? Unitronic doesn't particularly recommend upgrading spark plugs, so I'm curious.
Damn I never knew pulling spark plug coils could be so tough. Before I take my coils out , I better have some spare coils just in case one comes apart on me too.
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Have you ever seen an issue where the nut that holds the ground wire down spins and doesn't come off? All four of mine spin (the stud remains fixed in place) but doesn't come off.
Just getting the harness off is what made me quit. Vw is completely idiotic for designing it like that I've busted the first two coils trying to get them off I'm over this
Just did this for my mk7.5 you I was under the impression you needed the coilover tool but you absolutely DO NOT need it. Just warm up the engine for 15 min and they'll easily come off using your hands. Super easy. Don't spend 40$ on a useless tool.
In houndreds of spark plugs that i changed never one of them was out of mm on gap. Especially on Bosch 4ground spark plugs if you mess with gap you destroy the spark plug.
Must be a design “feature”. My cylinder 3 also separated like that. Tore the rubber trying to pull out with pliers :/. Ended up buying a cheap compressor and blowing air down the hole and after changing to a different tip, it popped right out like magic.
Per his comment at 10:50 about having some oil looking down the cylinder.. he suggests replacing the valve cover / adding anaerobic sealant. Anyone have a DIY video on this process??
Uggghh. Broke the bolt that fastens the ignition coil. Broke at less than 20 ft lbs. found another one that fits until the replacement comes in the mail. They sure do make some soft bolts. I feel like the engine block is pretty damn soft too.
+Deutsche Auto Parts After watching a few videos on youtube about ignition coil removal it seems that the ignition coils are quite a lot easier to remove if the engine is still warm. They literally just seemed to pop out by hand.
I was told by unitronic that they their tunes are configured for factory plug gap. On my 17 alltrack its .032, the RS7 plugs I bought for my vehicle came pre-gapped at .028 for some reason. Just an FYI for anyone else using these plugs with a unitronic tune, make sure the plugs are gapped at factory spec before putting them in.
I’m still stock and plan on going stage 1 soon but have to replace a plug due to misfire,will installing the rs7 plugs disrupt drivability on a stock car?
@@noahglodowski2722 nothing definitive but I wouldn’t suggest it due to it’s colder range not optimal for an unmodified car.honestly most find the stock plugs to be sufficient until they are stage 3 or better.if you have a misfire you should definitely attempt to diagnose the issue because it may not be the plug.my car is stage two now and I haven’t had an issue using stock plugs whatsoever
any tips for getting the coil packs out? even on a hot engine, i cannot remove the boot from any of my cylinders. even with my full strength, they are suctioned into the hole. the rubber was stretched 3-4 inches out of the hole but wouldnt let go. what do i do?
Mreque89 Dieletric grease is the correct thing to do. I don't understand why did Paul say to use anti seize on the boots. Anti seize should be used on the threads of the spark plug.
after watching this video and then doing this job I'm convinced that tool they are trying to sell is responsible for breaking the boot off the ignition coil. I had no problem using two hands and jiggling them out. it was easy.
To answer everyone’s questions about the gapping on the plugs. No you do not have to gap them. But if you are tuned, you might want to talk to your tuner and see what they recommend. Other than that, you should be fine. You’re welcome guys lol 😂
Just to let everyone know, when undoing the connectors, you have to push that little clip back up too after pushing down. It comes out so easily when you press the clip up with the connector.
Why did VW change this procedure from that of the MKv GTI? Its obvious that boots will be damaged.The ground wire arrangement is at least 15 yrs old .later arrangement without the exterior ground was very simple. Maybe this latest method is to preempt failure of the coils[a common occurance] or cynically, to deter DIY.
hey guys.. that spark plug socket, what size drive is it? its not listed anywhere on your website. need to know what wrench i need to fit it. guessing its a 1/2" but i would like to be sure, thanks!
Ive always used zip ties make 2 zipties circles, like rings and put one on each end and pull up,you can also use a piece of rubber pipe amd put a white line on it and postion the elctrode in a dirwction you prefer although probably doesnt matter lol im just ocd
how many miles was on this mk7 when u pulled the plugs? do u recommend pulling just the coils early to put some dielectric greese on the boots so you don't have to replace them? and when do you recommend to replace spark plugs?
Do this job on a warm engine, they slide right out. I noticed there wasn't any anti-seize on the spark plug threads? Would help to remove them later on
Just did this without the coilpack puller tool. I'm at 90k and the coilpacks were stubborn. Probably cause the head seal needs to be replaced and stuck on oil caused them to be sticky. Used air and drove it before hand to get up to temp. Didn't ruin any coilpacks. Just made sure to get under the boot all the way with fingers to before tugging. Fingers are a little burned with gloves on. 1 day heal is Better then replacing the coilpacks. Thank you for this informative video.
We are going to try and locate a car to do this on. Please take a look here for more insight wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_MQB_Headlight_Regulation
Hey Paul. I am stage 2 apr so I was wondering if I order those spark plugs directly from you guys do I need to re gap them to 0.024 or can I just directly replace them?
Wait...copper anti sieze for the coil boots??? Or did u mean: dielectric grease.... assumingly u meant to say dielectric grease. Guys dont put antisieze on your rubber coil boots. Bad things can happen. Prolly not but it can...
