Genuine Volkswagen Cabrio Distributor

Volkswagen Cabrio Distributor Parts and Q&A

• Distributor
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  Q: How to remove and install a distributor on Volkswagen Cabrio?

  A:

  In order to eliminate the distributor, detach the battery negative cable first making sure that it is not touching the terminal and carry an appropriate activation code to any anti-theft system. TDC the engine on cylinder No 1 and, as required, disconnect the four spark plug wires and so the coil wire of the distributor cap, and label them to be later fitted. Unscrew the distributor electrical connector and remove the screws that are in the distributor shield (where applicable) and unplug the electrical connector of the Hall sensor in the distributor body. To install the distributor cap, unscrew or pry off the retaining clips until the distributor cap is lifted off making sure that the rotor electrode fits into the cylinder No 1 marking on the distributor body. Label the relationship between the distributor body and the drive gear case flange with arrows and then loosen and release the bolt to lift off the clamp plate and remove the distributor body off the cylinder block and reclaim the O-ring seal. Look at the O-ring seal(s) and verify wear or damage and replace where necessary and look at the teeth of the distributor drive gear and verify wear or damage, replace the distributor is worn or chipped. To install, ensure that the engine is still in TDC in cylinder No 1. In the case of a 1.8L engine, the tube of the oil pump shaft drive should be aligned with the threaded hole adjacent to the distributor aperture and in the case of a 2.0L engine, aligned with the crankshaft axis. Install the distributor, loosely fasten the clamp plate and the bolt and turn the shaft about a little to fit into the intermediate shaft drive gear, matching the marks created during removal. The rotor electrode is required to be facing directly at the No 1 cylinder mark on the distributor body; the distributor clamp bolt needs to be tightened to a given torque and the alignment of the intermediate shaft sprocket may need to be checked. Install the distributor cap with clips or screws and reconnect the Hall sensor cabling, and install the distributor shield (where applicable) fastened. Install the coil wire by connecting the spark plug wires so as to follow the firing order of 1-3-4-2 and then place the coil wire between the coil and center terminal on the distributor cap. In the case of a 1.8L engine, check the ignition timing, and adjust to the required level.