Removing coil packs how difficult?

[mobil531]

2015 Octavia Ambition 1.4 tsi 103, how difficult is it to remove coil packs in order to replace plugs. There is a vw tool but this is unavailable to order from the dealer. Will a good pull do?

Regards

Roger

[brad1.8T]

Like this

 

 

But make a "puller" out of a couple of cable ties

 

[marbar2k]

Just grab and pull. It has a rubber o ring that seals around the plug. There's nothing you can break.

Just out of interest, why you changed plugs on a 15, they come with iridium plugs

[brad1.8T]

Ditto.

 

Why?

[mobil531]

Thanks for your replies.

I intend this car to be a keeper, 10 years, 300k kms and after the warranty runs out I do my own servicing as I have done with all my cars over the last 50 years. I am at 15k kms now so the plugs will require changing next year at 60k kms so I am just preparing early if you like. Never had trouble with the boots on my other cars before but the workshop manual does specify a special tool.

Very pleased with the car so far.

Regards

Roger

[brad1.8T]

Ah!  Makes sense now.

 

You'll want to do the fuel filter too (it's conveniently left out of the Service Schedule last time I looked).

 

IIRC, the air filter is something stupid like 90,000km - bring that forward to either 45k or 60k.

 

If you have DSG it's supposed to be 60k but if it's a keeper then do it at 45k.

 

Manual trans is supposed to be sealed for life but I'd be aiming at somewhere between 60k-90k.

 

I'd also consider fitting an aftermarket catch can to reduce the likelihood of build up of oily / carbony sludge on the inlets.

[MadsB]

DSG7 do normaly not need oil changes

Samsung S5

[James@RRG_Skoda_Rochdale]

If its the letter generation tsi engine the coil packs are bolted down...

[iriches]

If its the letter generation tsi engine the coil packs are bolted down...

 

That's what I understand too.  A good pull will not be enough.  This is in Spanish, but you should get the idea:

 

https://erwin.seat.com/workshop/de/fichas/ficha_t10530_3576.htm

Edited 16 July, 2015 by iriches

[brad1.8T]

DSG7 do normaly not need oil changes

Samsung S5

Of course!  Silly me.