Remove stuck ignition coil boot on VW gen3 EA888 1.8/2.0 engine - GTI/Jetta - Spark Plug Replacement

Remove stuck ignition coil on Volkswagen GEN3 EA888 engine with common tools, without damaging the rubber boot
If you have access to a proper air compressor, there is another tutorial - • 2014 VW JETTA IGNITIO...
0:33 - Remove ignition coil "head" with shoelace approach
2:23 - Remove spring from ignition coil boot
3:00 - Remove stuck ignition coil boot
5:17 - Clean up
5:45 - Replace spark plug & tips for installing back ignition coil

[@house_church]

When the coil packs are removed it creates a strong vacuum to go along with the tight rubber seal. Make plugs with a few vertical ribs in the porcelain rather than horizontal ones or no ribs at all to overcome this huge amount of friction which usually pulls them apart - often breaking them, too.
Takes about 20 minutes to replace coil packs on our Toyota Rav4 and nothing gets stuck or destroyed. No bad language, either.
Come on VW! The rubber does not need to be this tight. It's not going anywhere.

[@serfclump]

i feel it just did a set, deadass thought about standing on the car lmfao!

[@aasand2]

I had to use an air compressor. Came right off.

[@YiyeTinkers]

air compressor is definitely the way to go if you have access to one 👍🏻makes the job so much easier

[@dbaggins2667]

Warming up the engine first make the whole process a lot easier

[@ferriswilson9728]

Got one now, engine is hot. They are not releasing

[@noway9880]

Nope. You dont pull plugs from a goddamn aluminum cylinder head on a HOT engine..jesus. Warm to touch is ok (100-120) hot is not. Use dielectric grease in future. Remove the coil, let the boot pull off it. WD-40. Wiggle. It will come free eventually.

[@johnobrien3970]

First time I replaced the spark plugs on my '14 GLi, the boots had melted onto the spark plugs. Came that way from the factory. New car, first owner.

[@matthewblue7839]

Peeps, use compressed air to push the stuck part out: after removing head.

[@yanze4558]

曾师傅好

[@philip3235]

Next time go to the dealership or a mechanic that knows what they’re doing instead of trying to save a few dollars by ruining it yourself. Like shown in the video.👍🏻 Great job

[@Ladilak12]

Always take out ignition coil on warm engine

[@badoor7770]

There is a special tool for that

[@jeffl1944]

Lol