If you are an owner of a VW VR6 vehicle and have been experiencing reduced performance, misfires, or if you are nearing the recommended interval for spark plug and coil pack replacement, it is essential to give serious thought to replacing them. Doing so is vital for preserving your engine’s optimal efficiency and performance levels.
In this comprehensive guide, we will provide you with a straightforward 5-step process to perform the spark plug and coil pack replacement for your VW VR6 at home.
Tools needed:
- Ignition coil puller (optional but recommended)
- 16mm spark plug socket
- Extension bar
- Socket/ratchet wrench
- Torque wrench
Step 1: Remove the coil pack connectors by pushing in the side tab, then push down on the whole connector and then pull up.
Step 2: With an ignition coil puller, hook it under the coil and pull back to release the coil. Note, you can do this by hand, however the puller tool makes quick and easy work of it.
Step 3: With a 16mm spark plug socket, remove all 6 spark plugs from the engine.
Step 4: Install your new spark plugs and tighten them all down by hand first to avoid cross threading them. Then, proceed to torque each one down to 20nm (around 15 ft-lbs).
Step 5: Then, simply do everything in reverse order and you will be good to go.
Please note: We recommend new coil packs if you’re still experiencing a misfire after changing just the spark plugs.
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