Section B
Section B - 1.8 Liter Engine in New Beetle, GTI, Jetta and PassatIMPORTANT:
- If the vehicle has a MIL light on, the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) must be checked
- Only cylinder misfire DTCs related to ignition coil malfunction are covered by this service action. Any other checking, diagnosis or repairs are not part of or covered under this service action
- If applicable, connect VAS5051 and check DTCs
- Open hood and remove engine cover
- If applicable, remove screw securing vacuum reservoir located above ignition coils
- On New Beetle vehicles, remove plate with turbo boost valve and move aside
NOTE: Vacuum lines to reservoir and turbo boost valve do not have to be disconnected
- Disconnect connectors -1- from all ignition coils -2-
NOTE: Only ignition coils that are not one of the production levels shown on Page 2 "Parts Information" must be replaced
- Using Puller T40039, remove ignition coils
CAUTION: USE OF TOOL T40039 IS REQUIRED TO AVOID DAMAGING THESE SENSITIVE COMPONENTS
- Install new ignition coils (06B 905 115J/L) by pressing into cylinder head with hand only
IMPORTANT:
- Do not use any object to tap ignition coil into position
- Do not twist ignition coil when installing
- Reconnect connectors to ignition coils
- If applicable, reinstall plate with turbo boost valve
- Reinstall vacuum reservoir and secure with bolt
- Reinstall engine cover and close hood
- If the MIL light was on and cylinder misfire DTCs were present, printed and erased, use VAS5051 and set engine readiness code
- Attach a copy of print out for diagnostic log (showing cylinder misfire DTCs) and readiness code "Test Complete" to repair order
NOTE: Readiness code setting is not related to this action when other components related to the MIL light are diagnosed and repaired
- Destroy and properly dispose of removed ignition coils