Removing spark plug leads on a Polo 6R

[Hillbilly]

Do the leads pull straight off the plugs or do you need a tool for it. Cant get my fat fingers down onto the metal part over the plugs.

Also what size is the plug spanner if I get the leads off.

Trying to do them myself before dealer rips me off on Friday LOL.

TIA

[The One]

Hey mate, if you're really gentle you can pull then off by hand, there is a 'spark plug lead boot' tool thing that works a treat - I don't use it. I just usually get them off by hand, or depending on how I am feeling I will use 'hose clamp pliers' being really gentle.. Just a normal size spark plug socket you will get from any local automotive shop, 16mm. Best to get a magnetic one if you can.

[Umai Naa!!]

Long right-angle long-nose pliers, if that makes sense.

Grip onto to the metal sleeve enough not to crush it, and turn it left and right to break the seal, and you should be able to pull upwards easily from there.

Also use the same pliers to seat the leads back onto the plugs securely as well.

DO try your best not to trash the leads. They're about $60ea!

[Hillbilly]

Thanks maybe I should leave it to the stealer but have heard they can charge $150 for the set when they should be about $60.

Also asked prev about the DSG 4 years old low K's should they do it and if so how much

[The One]

Thanks maybe I should leave it to the stealer but have heard they can charge $150 for the set when they should be about $60.

Also asked prev about the DSG 4 years old low K's should they do it and if so how much

Do whatever you feel comfortable with matey.

Also from your signature it appears you have a 77 TSI Polo? Which means you have a 7 speed DSG gearbox which is filled for life (even after the 35c1 recall) no need to change it

[Umai Naa!!]

Thanks maybe I should leave it to the stealer but have heard they can charge $150 for the set when they should be about $60.

Also asked prev about the DSG 4 years old low K's should they do it and if so how much

That was $60 per lead. They're about $200 for the set.

[Hillbilly]

That was $60 per lead. They're about $200 for the set.

Was meaning $150 for the plugs

[brad]

I'm not sure about the Polo but on mine you loop a couple of cable ties around the coils (you haven't really got leads have you?) and pull upwards

[Hillbilly]

yes its got leads that come over the top of engine to each plug

[brad]

yes its got leads that come over the top of engine to each plug

OIC

Like the other guy said, grab, twist pull - just have to get in there somehow.