Work Procedure

Work Procedure

Objective: This procedure describes changing the ignition coils on 1.8 liter & 2.8 liter engines in New Beetle, GTI & Jetta vehicles, a wire harness modification for 2002 & 2003 Jetta vehicles having a 2.8 liter engine with an automatic transmission, changing the ignition coils on 1.8 liter & 4.0 liter engines in Passat vehicles, and on 2.8 liter engines in EuroVan/Rialta vehicles.

Special Tools





- Puller T40039 - must be used to avoid damaging ignition coils during removal





- Puller T10095 - must be used to avoid damaging ignition coils during removal





- Puller T10094 - must be used to avoid damaging ignition coils during removal
- VAS 1978 - Wiring Harness Repair Kit





- 3370 - Hook tool (or equivalent)





- T10253 - Latch tool with bolts

Parts:In addition to the ignition coils, some vehicles will require additional parts. The vehicle models and respective parts are listed below:





NOTE: If assembled harness kit (1J0 971 658 N) is not available from parts, then the individual parts listed below can be assembled.





- Parts available from the VAS 1978 harness repair kit
- Relay, relay housing and terminal housings must be ordered through parts