Blue, Need help with spark plugs... 03 Jetta GL (AVH engine code)
I posted over on Vortex, but I need to get this done today.
Thanks in advance. I am currently trying to replace the spark plugs on my fiance's 2003 Jetta GL (engine code AVH) and have run into the problem of how to get to the spark plugs. I have been following the directions from the Bently manual, but the manual describes the process in a manner I can not actually do. It recommends going straight on with the plug cover removal tool , but the intake manifold (I think that's what it is) is completely blocking access. I tried following the instructions from the old DIY thread, but I again can't get the tool in to remove the spark plug wires from the plugs.
Engine Pic 1:
The Bentley manual shows the four(4) pipes splitting at the beginning of the bend allowing access to the spark plugs.
Spark Plug pics 1 :
As you can see in this image, there is restricted vertical space to get the tool into the area to remove the spark plug caps (correct nomenclature?). I can't even get in there with a set of long needle nose to remove all the bits attached to the plugs.
I am making the assumption that the spark plug is directly underneath the blue cap in the below picture:
How do I get access into the area without taking off the intake manifold?
If I need to take it off, how do I? I don't want to rip the whole engine apart to change the plugs.
Thanks.
I posted over on Vortex, but I need to get this done today.
Thanks in advance. I am currently trying to replace the spark plugs on my fiance's 2003 Jetta GL (engine code AVH) and have run into the problem of how to get to the spark plugs. I have been following the directions from the Bently manual, but the manual describes the process in a manner I can not actually do. It recommends going straight on with the plug cover removal tool , but the intake manifold (I think that's what it is) is completely blocking access. I tried following the instructions from the old DIY thread, but I again can't get the tool in to remove the spark plug wires from the plugs.
Engine Pic 1:
![](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/stoney98/004.jpg)
The Bentley manual shows the four(4) pipes splitting at the beginning of the bend allowing access to the spark plugs.
Spark Plug pics 1 :
![](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/stoney98/009-1.jpg)
As you can see in this image, there is restricted vertical space to get the tool into the area to remove the spark plug caps (correct nomenclature?). I can't even get in there with a set of long needle nose to remove all the bits attached to the plugs.
I am making the assumption that the spark plug is directly underneath the blue cap in the below picture:
How do I get access into the area without taking off the intake manifold?
If I need to take it off, how do I? I don't want to rip the whole engine apart to change the plugs.
Thanks.