How to Replace Ignition Coil 01-05 Volkswagen Jetta or Golf
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 30 min · Volkswagen Jetta
Replace the ignition coils on a 2001-2005 Volkswagen Jetta or Golf.
Tools you will need
- 5mm hex wrench
- Flat blade screwdriver
- Phillips head screwdriver
- 10mm socket
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Ignition coil
Steps
- Remove the engine cover
Loosen its four Phillips clips, then pull it up and out.
- Remove ignition coils 1 and 2
Press the tab on each coil with a flat blade screwdriver, disconnect its wiring harness, then pry it up and out.
- Install the new ignition coils 1 and 2
Press each coil into place, then connect its wiring harness.
- Remove ignition coils 3 and 4
Remove the air box's 10mm bolt over coil 3 and take the box off, remove coil 4's bracket and its three 5mm Allen bolts, then press each coil's tab with a flat blade screwdriver, disconnect its harness, and pry it out.
- Install the new ignition coils 3 and 4
Press each coil into place and connect its wiring harness, refit the bracket and its three 5mm Allen bolts, then refit the air box and its 10mm bolt.
- Install the engine cover
Push it down into place, then tighten its four Phillips clips.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.