1999 Volkswagen Cabriolet Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Spark, Spark plug wires.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Asked on January 24, 2013
Volkswagen Cabriolet Engine Problem
How do you remove the spark plug wires?
Answer
Replied on January 24, 2013
a good pair of needle nose 90 degree long handle pliers.
twist and pull
roy
Replied on January 25, 2013
You have to be careful not to damage the insulation or you will end up with misfire codes and a rough running engine.
There is a specific tool for pulling the wires off of the plugs. Can be found on ebay... slightly different designs by different manufacturers.
Here's a link of me changing a wire set:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAOMQHz84ko
Disconnect #1 and #4 injector plugs to get at #2 and #3 better.
Thomas