How to Replace an Ignition Coil on an Aircooled Vw (Volkswagen) Beetle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure the ignition key is switched off.

   Note on a piece of paper if they came from the #1 (negative) or the #15 (positive) side of the coil.
   
   If the vehicle has conventional points, the green wire leading from the side of the distributor will go to the negative side of the coil.
   
   If the vehicle has been equipped with a points replacement unit, electronic ignition, the red wire from the side of the coil, will go to the positive side of the coil, and the black will go to the negative.,, Loosen this bolt sufficiently, and remove the old coil from the mounting bracket.,,,,
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   Step 2: Unplug the wire that goes from the center of the coil to the distributor cap.

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   Step 3: To make sure the wires don't get mixed up

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   Step 4: use masking tape to tape together one side of the coils wires at a time.

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   Step 5: Loosen the two 10mm bolts that hold the coil mounting bracket onto the fan housing

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   Step 6: and remove the coil.

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   Step 7: The coil is held in the mounting bracket by a single bolt tightening the bracket to clamp the coil in place.

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   Step 8: Install the new coil the same way the old coil was removed

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   Step 9: making sure that the negative and positive side of the coil face the same way as the old coil.

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    Step 10: Install the coil with it's mounting bracket to the fan shroud

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    Step 11: and plug the wires back into the coil

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    Step 12: double checking to make sure the negative and positive wires go to their respective terminals on the coil.

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    Step 13: Reconnect the center coil wire from the distributor cap.

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    Step 14: Test drive the vehicle to make sure it operates properly.

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