How to Install RS7 Spark Plugs on a MK7 GTI

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[@volpswagen_marco]

Through experience, I find warming up the engine to operating temperature really makes taking out those coils much much easier.

[@timacofe]

yeah, it happened the same to me, i had to buy 2 new rubber boots to my car because of that, then i learned that warming the engine a little bit it becomes easly to remove them.

[@dandjbrown22]

Thanks for the tip. Made the change out a breeze!

[@betterwithrum]

Damn it I wish I had read this comment first

[@tony6890]

Nice one. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@michaelsouders4026]

Can confirm, very easy to get out by hand with a warm engine.

[@2112steddy]

Pro-tip for the boot problem: Don't do it on a cold engine. Just did it on two Mk7 GTIs and both were ran up to operating temp and I had zero issue getting the coil packs off by hand.

[@vroomgc]

He was talking about the coils not the plugs and better to get the engine warmed up

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

vroomgc But how the hell do you get the plugs out cold if you take the coils out hot?

[@kolourblind3124]

Willy Lamb oh gee that’s a brain teaser,how about let it cool? The coils come out first while car is still hot

[@Jovemdaluta]

oldman tip for any rubber problem: Silicone spray...

[@microdetailsllc]

Did you need the removal tool?

[@DBWizzz]

Been changing plugs for over 2 decades and never knew about leaning back on the extension to release socket - Genius !!!! It worked

[@briangbga2619]

Just did my 2018 Golf R. Very easy job, didn’t need a coil puller tool as I had the engine at operating temperature which made the coils very easy to remove by hand.

[@Scrimmer08]

Thanks for the procedure and helpful tips. I just completed this job on my '17 GTI w/37K miles (spark plugs are due at 40K). I warmed the engine up to full temperature before trying to remove the coils. I used the T10530 coil puller from Amazon ($56) and Bosch 8160 double platinum plugs, also from Amazon ($9/ea). The coils and tubes came out very easily, no struggles at all. BTW this job took less than 45min, easy.

[@TrackDayVids]

Thank you! As a newbie, I completed the work in just under an hour. Super helpful instructions! A warm engine + the ignition coil puller tool are definitely the ticket.

[@davidavizcaya]

Tip for the boots if they separate from the coil itself. Grab a rubber tipped air nozzle and stick it in the center, the air will force itself through the sides of the boot allowing it to come out.

[@STUDY84]

just changed my spark plugs today...very easy with warm engine.

[@TheAutomotiveFanatic]

Thanks for putting this together. I am glad to see that you ran into the difficulties of the boot being stuck on the spark plug as it helped me realize that it's just not my vehicle. I decided to stop the replacement process until I have 4 new coil packs to replace the OEM ones.

[@ThePlotDevice]

Or you can be a man and take them off by hand

[@relaycampervan]

Thanks to the info, followed this and changed the plugs on my Mk7.5 R. Only took twenty minutes. I got the engine warm and just wiggled and pulled the coil packs out, very easy overall.

[@smokepotallday]

So these work on a mk7.5? I recently purchased a 2020 gti and wanted to make sure these weren’t for mk7 only but couldn’t find any info online

[@vaughan2203]

Just got a new 2019 GTI (I presume the procedure is still the same since this is a 3 year old video). Thanks to the video and the commentary, I'm learning about basic (future) maintenance on the car. Again...thanks, all. Great community here!

[@mathieumoreau1649]

This is hands-down the best vid on You Tube for this particular task. Followed your tips to a T and had no problems. Very thorough...thanks for posting!

[@kennethnesteroff9731]

I got your RS7 plugs and successfully changed in my 17 GTI today. Thanks!

[@albertrios5168]

I wouldn't use anti-sieze on the boots, but I would use it on the threads to the spark plugs. And I use Die-electric grease on the boots and it will minimize or prevent those boots from getting stuck on the plug insulators.

[@soberape7252]

Do not use an impact to take off the nuts on top of the coil-packs. I ended up spinning the stud with it on one and it ripped off the ground ring. It's less risky to loosen the nuts by hand tool first.

[@maxwellsimard4135]

after watching this video and then doing this job I'm convinced that tool they are trying to sell is responsible for breaking the boot off the ignition coil. I had no problem using two hands and jiggling them out. it was easy.

[@joewontwice]

Every car is different 🤷‍♂️

[@Palmster]

I literally just did this and yeah I thought you needed the tool and was about to spend 40$. I just used my hands to wiggle them out.

[@lapsainis]

You can buy the boot separately (06K905199 or 06K905199A), btw; not necessary if you're replacing the coils as well. Additionally, if you try to remove the coils from a cold engine it is possible to tear these boots near the top, and even a small tear in the boot is enough to have the spark to "short" through the tear to the valve cover => many fabulous misfires, especially under load, are almost guaranteed. And as others have mentioned - change the spark plugs on a cold engine.

[@mightyg6383]

Just did this without the coilpack puller tool. I'm at 90k and the coilpacks were stubborn. Probably cause the head seal needs to be replaced and stuck on oil caused them to be sticky. Used air and drove it before hand to get up to temp. Didn't ruin any coilpacks. Just made sure to get under the boot all the way with fingers to before tugging. Fingers are a little burned with gloves on. 1 day heal is Better then replacing the coilpacks. Thank you for this informative video.

[@lazydadsgarage]

Hey Pauly D! Coils came out great while the car was warm. Noticed oil in the #4 plug tube! Guess I'm doing a cam cover gasket!

[@Iceberg4k1]

I had a coil separate from the boot. Upon removal it got a barely visible tear in the middle of the boot and after putting everything back together the coil was arcing to the cylinder head through the boot hole causing a misfire. Fortunately the boots are in fact replaceable by themselves. You do not have to replace the whole coil assembly if this happens.

[@seanoflaherty]

@@tonipepperoni77 Here www.shopdap.com/06k-905-199-a.html This is a revised version that is supposed to be easier to take off.

[@RootBeerRacer]

Thanks for being willing to show that pliers can get the boots out. My 2020 SE at 29k miles wouldn't let the coils out with the boots. The spark plug tube sealing surface at the valve cover has some of that anarobic sealant gluing the boots in.

[@cengeb]

To lube the rubber boot, not anti seize, but Bosch hV paste, it's a dielectric and a lube to keep boot from sticking

[@Palmster]

Just did this for my mk7.5 you I was under the impression you needed the coilover tool but you absolutely DO NOT need it. Just warm up the engine for 15 min and they'll easily come off using your hands. Super easy. Don't spend 40$ on a useless tool.

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

I agree completely unnecessary

[@Wolfpack310]

If u go to cold on the heat reange u will get more carbon on the plugs. I use OEM in my stage 1 seat leon

[@mjspeedzone5532]

Dude you make poping those clips look so easy. Its hard af. Those connectors are junk.

[@raderodavidsson2034]

Indeed get engine warm first before remove coils, alot easier!🤗

[@Jack_Frozt]

i know this is a year ago, but its always good to double check gap.

[@Jason-bd5iq]

Three of the four boots tore when I replaced my plugs. It’s time to do them again so I bought four boots in advance. You can buy the boots by themselves nut don’t expect to find them at the dealer. One coil was the same price as four boots.

[@Dave-cf4vd]

The first 10mm nut was frozen to the lower one; would not free and was mangling the ground wire on all of them. I had to find a 10mm open end wrench and grind it thinner to slip in and hold that bottom nut.

[@vhjioa]

+Deutsche Auto Parts After watching a few videos on youtube about ignition coil removal it seems that the ignition coils are quite a lot easier to remove if the engine is still warm. They literally just seemed to pop out by hand.

[@1gsrtom]

Damn I never knew pulling spark plug coils could be so tough. Before I take my coils out , I better have some spare coils just in case one comes apart on me too.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Not a bad idea

[@Osprey1994]

That pop was super satisfying.

[@SouthOfHeavenXxX]

Just to let everyone know, when undoing the connectors, you have to push that little clip back up too after pushing down. It comes out so easily when you press the clip up with the connector.

[@mextech11]

I can't trust the pre-gap. I always verify, or I can't sleep knowing how they were carelessly treated in shipping or stocking.

[@diogenes2875]

I was told by unitronic that they their tunes are configured for factory plug gap. On my 17 alltrack its .032, the RS7 plugs I bought for my vehicle came pre-gapped at .028 for some reason. Just an FYI for anyone else using these plugs with a unitronic tune, make sure the plugs are gapped at factory spec before putting them in.

[@melikesutube]

Would this be similar for an APR tune? How are you finding the RS7 plugs? Any misfire issues? Thanks

[@diogenes2875]

@@melikesutube I assume so, the plugs were great once the misfire issue was worked out. Which I isolated to faulty coilpacks.

[@GTI_CHHA]

Great install video Paul, much appreciated!!

[@surgedtwice]

Holy balls man looks like you're pulling teeth out of the GTI!! Lol

[@HowieCarson]

They may be pregapped but you should always check the gaps

[@ArisGeo1002]

In houndreds of spark plugs that i changed never one of them was out of mm on gap. Especially on Bosch 4ground spark plugs if you mess with gap you destroy the spark plug.

[@kelvinpena76]

Oem plugs are always preplugged. Even their transmissions come prefilled lol germans dont trust us

[@billyjoe3309]

Even tho I know the procedure. It was very helpful to actually view it before doing it. Thanks!

[@shishuali4821]

As some comments suggest, does warming the engine work? as I understand rubber contracts when heated so in theory it should be harder to pull off the plug?

[@riskybisness]

Warm it up and if a particularly sticky one, compressed air down the side. The puller he is using is about 8 bucks off aliexpress

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

Super easy job don’t be scared to do it.

[@popollo22]

Must be a design “feature”. My cylinder 3 also separated like that. Tore the rubber trying to pull out with pliers :/. Ended up buying a cheap compressor and blowing air down the hole and after changing to a different tip, it popped right out like magic.

[@HappyDude1]

does anybody know were to find the plastic plugs that go on the coils i broke a few....

[@Trystan46]

Unless I missed it what is the benefit of Rs7 spark plugs on GTi mk7.5 ?????

[@simonmuratoff957]

You're Unitronic tuned right? Did you notice any improvement in performance? Unitronic doesn't particularly recommend upgrading spark plugs, so I'm curious.

[@smitherzz001]

Simon Muratoff Did you ever get an answer to this?

[@Tushkan148]

Starting to think about opening same channel in Russian KZbin. There a lot of vag enthusiasts here. bTW you are doing great job!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Go for it. Im sure there is an opportunity to help the people in that market.

[@vivanmarcusmoodley2354]

Hi, please share a video on replacing the upper timing cover gasket on a mk7 , also advise if i need to drain oil

[@jerinl3581]

Fyi, the IKH24 is no longer the spark plug APR recommends. All their literature now recommends the NGK R73437-9.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for that. We are not an APR dealer so we are not always up on the latest and greatest

[@JoJoJoker]

@@Deutscheautoparts Those NGK are expensive AF.

[@JoJoJoker]

Thanks! I am sending the Densos back. Those NGK are really expensive! Going with the RS7 plugs.

[@guillaumethibault5041]

for MK7R spar plug RS7 need to be gap ??? if yes which gap he need it also he available coilpack performance for R 2017

[@bosco0991]

Uggghh. Broke the bolt that fastens the ignition coil. Broke at less than 20 ft lbs. found another one that fits until the replacement comes in the mail. They sure do make some soft bolts. I feel like the engine block is pretty damn soft too.

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

The previous owner of my car stripped the threads on the valve cover for that bolt. I don’t blame him, it’s very soft metal. Thank god for helicoil.

[@bfielder9097]

Any benefit to running the RS7 plugs on a bone stock vehicle? Or would it just make sense to stay OEM.

[@connorhird3390]

No benefit at all, stage 2 cars plus see the benefit

[@abrivanwyk6825]

Lover the show . Best advice ever

[@jonathancabral179]

Have you ever seen an issue where the nut that holds the ground wire down spins and doesn't come off? All four of mine spin (the stud remains fixed in place) but doesn't come off.

[@jazzforJamie]

Hi, some says RS7 upper spark bridge piece broke and come in engine? What is you point on that? Audi Guy /Johnny D Bergh

[@caylanhuang106]

Do you not put anti seize on the spark plugs threads?

[@jeffromano7725]

Thank you. This helped me tremendously.

[@eduki]

Can this be done warming up the engine and without the use of that coil Extractor, meaning, by hand?

[@Strictly_GLI]

2020 GLI here, do I have to upgrade the coils or can I just upgrade the plugs?

[@Mreque89]

Dielectric grease buddy, allways use it on them boots on all cars. =)

[@99SVTBolt]

Mreque89 Dieletric grease is the correct thing to do. I don't understand why did Paul say to use anti seize on the boots. Anti seize should be used on the threads of the spark plug.

[@pavelshuvalau330]

Do you apply dielectric grease inside the coil boot that gets put on the spark plug and on the outside of the rubber?

[@BespokePowerhouse]

Pavel Shuvalau No only put dielectric grease on the outside of the boot. Dielectric grease is an insulator and shouldn’t be out on contacts.

[@LouieP1110]

Can you use rs3 coilpacks on a stock mk7 gti with stock genuine plugs?

[@DerSpanier86]

wow that engine is clean man!

[@Mertusa]

60k miles, is it good time for change to sparg plugs

[@lcmass09]

Mert Ozbahcivanoglu yes

[@FadedYenko35]

To answer everyone’s questions about the gapping on the plugs. No you do not have to gap them. But if you are tuned, you might want to talk to your tuner and see what they recommend. Other than that, you should be fine. You’re welcome guys lol 😂

[@Strictly_GLI]

My tuner said gap to .026 whatever that means lol, what do they come pre gapped to?

[@GasGunsGod]

how many miles was on this mk7 when u pulled the plugs? do u recommend pulling just the coils early to put some dielectric greese on the boots so you don't have to replace them? and when do you recommend to replace spark plugs?

[@99SVTBolt]

Gauge167 I always use dielectric grease on the spark plug boots.

[@MarkJCarruthers]

For those looking for a great colder plug look at the Brisk Silver ER12S.

[@slam44]

Put anti seize grease on the spark plug threads and dielectric grease on the boots where the plugs are.

[@sebastian-daquanglocknerjr1883]

Never anti seize. Comes with it already.

[@niccologinanneschi5509]

Correct gap for mk 7.5 gti stage 2? Thanks

[@Abdullah-ry2wq]

can i use it on my mk7gti non flashed?? only jb4 custom tune or map1??

[@kolourblind3124]

I’m still stock and plan on going stage 1 soon but have to replace a plug due to misfire,will installing the rs7 plugs disrupt drivability on a stock car?

[@noahglodowski2722]

Did you ever find an answer to this I’m about to do the same thing and am curious

[@kolourblind3124]

@@noahglodowski2722 nothing definitive but I wouldn’t suggest it due to it’s colder range not optimal for an unmodified car.honestly most find the stock plugs to be sufficient until they are stage 3 or better.if you have a misfire you should definitely attempt to diagnose the issue because it may not be the plug.my car is stage two now and I haven’t had an issue using stock plugs whatsoever

[@JayTac1]

So should I be upgrading my plugs with a tune? I see some people say it's stupid not to, while others say it's not needed.

[@MillionairesDiary]

you should only upgrade plugs if they givin you problems. Spark plugs are pointless to replace unless broken, or entirely rebuilt engine for 500+ hp

[@cmanclan101]

any tips for getting the coil packs out? even on a hot engine, i cannot remove the boot from any of my cylinders. even with my full strength, they are suctioned into the hole. the rubber was stretched 3-4 inches out of the hole but wouldnt let go. what do i do?

[@bradfordamison7928]

Do this job on a warm engine, they slide right out. I noticed there wasn't any anti-seize on the spark plug threads? Would help to remove them later on

[@dorkultra]

i tape the socket to the extension so that it doesn't get stuck

[@lMr033l]

How important are those grounds because my just came off without even trying😢

[@clos2132]

Can you do a Valve Cover sealant video for a mk7 GTI???

[@salmaanjanjua4084]

He mentions the heat range being colder, do you have to do anything to adjust that or will it be good after the install? Thanks

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Salmaan Janjua no, no adjustments.

[@johnrambo4581]

Ive always used zip ties make 2 zipties circles, like rings and put one on each end and pull up,you can also use a piece of rubber pipe amd put a white line on it and postion the elctrode in a dirwction you prefer although probably doesnt matter lol im just ocd

[@_drs4]

Not a good idea to use a drill... if a top nut is frozen the whole bolt could come lose, wrapping the ground connector wire around the socket and potentially breaking the connector. Almost happened to me

[@StephenUsery]

How did you get the top bolt off? I'm experiencing that problem with the nut freezing & the ground wire wrapping around the bolt...

[@andresfelipelealmonsalve8242]

@@StephenUsery I had the same issue, so i get a little 10mm wrench to hold the screw

[@christophersutton6117]

hey guys.. that spark plug socket, what size drive is it? its not listed anywhere on your website. need to know what wrench i need to fit it. guessing its a 1/2" but i would like to be sure, thanks!

[@mqbr22]

Hey Paul. I am stage 2 apr so I was wondering if I order those spark plugs directly from you guys do I need to re gap them to 0.024 or can I just directly replace them?

[@99SVTBolt]

Mk7 Black-and-Red plugs come pre gapped. No need to gap them. If anything , check the gap just to be sure.

[@gerrythompson2122]

Hi. I have a mk 7.5 golf 1.5 tsi. My vw workshop manual says 22 nm, any thoughts on this. 🤔

[@Strictly_GLI]

Also, do I have to get upgraded coil packs?

[@ElectroPrints]

What should the gap be if you have the apt stage 1 tune

[@wheelmanwheel4389]

Does the ignition coilpuller also fit for the MK7 2013 europe version?

[@martinko1586]

Per his comment at 10:50 about having some oil looking down the cylinder.. he suggests replacing the valve cover / adding anaerobic sealant. Anyone have a DIY video on this process??

[@ringo_fishin]

Would you suggest one step colder plugs for a mk7 that is running Lean?

[@nicktunesnemesisperformanceINC]

Can I run theses plugs on our full bolt on mk4/mk5 running 25psi

[@alkevinzmedia]

APR Recommends 0.24mm gap. Is this true for these plugs even if they come pregapped?

[@bsfunk44]

Always check the gap

[@stevebbkny2394]

BSfunk44 that what she said

[@serrtac61]

There are 2 kind of spark plugs oem for the gti on your website, one with the B and one with the C,whats the different?

[@troysebo3172]

What is the factory gap on the RS7 plugs you guys sell. Just got my set today

[@RileyBassing]

What size is the socket for the plug

[@myname9252]

Plunge em out man. They are spring loaded. They are designed to separate.

[@RS-nl2lp]

I always use a bit of ceramic paste on the threads, this way you will make sure they aren't stuck next time.

[@99SVTBolt]

Anti seize compound for the win!

[@sabongi]

Actually NGK says you don't need it on the new spark plugs that have a coating which replaces it.

[@ndcoward]

Paul, I replaced my spark plugs and had an enormous problem with removing the boots. I had the rubber stretching all the way to the hood before it would release. Is it possible to offer just the ignition coil rubber boot for the mk7 (I have a 1.8t)? I would like to replace all 4 of mine after my spark plug replacement. I am getting misfires after replacing the spark plugs and I feel the boots are the cause. The boots also seemed to stick on the side walls. I think when they were instaling the valve covers, there was a lot of excess sealant that dribbled into the tunnels for the ignition coils and stuck to the rubber.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

This is the replacement but according to the catalog this is only intended for the new coils. We cant speak to the fitment on the older versions

[@derekthetoolguy9533]

Nicholas Coward you have to use a pair of spark plug wire puller pliers without one is how you F them up like you have also you have got to gap them correctly as you don't want the wrong gap and the plug burn too hot or foul causing random multiple misfires as each one keeps fouling as its not burning the gas corractly. take care get the tools and enjoy working on your ride.

[@arturor.4235]

my car shakes a lil at idle will this help ?

[@notbahhhdgoodsize5793]

Are you meant to reuse the boot that is on the stock coils. On the rs3 coils

[@jasonlc23]

What torque wrench do you use? I have a Kobalt one from Lowes and have over-tightened stuff by mistake.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Jason Cole that one is snapon $$

[@jasonlc23]

Deutsche Auto Parts have you used any more affordable ones with good results?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Sorry we dont offer torque wrenches at this time.

[@madmaxcanoa]

Hi. Please can you give the NGK reference for the RS7 SPARK PLUG

[@04sneakysnake]

06K905601M or NGK 91006, for anyone reading this today.