Changing an ignition coil on a Peugeot 205 (TU carburetor engine)

unscrew the terminal - from the battery

and put it aside

open the grommet

and put the choke cable and the accelerator cable to the side

remove the hot air hose

undo the collar of the sleeve, 7mm key

dislodge the air line from the sleeve

turn the air line clip 1/4 turn

and push the whole thing to the right

to obtain correct access to the coil

lever with a small flat screwdriver on the black tab

and pull up

to release the TDC sensor

disconnect the coil harness by pulling outwards

remove the rubber cap from the socket by pulling outwards

unplug the plug by pulling outwards

unscrew the front retaining screw, 10mm wrench

unscrew the retaining screw on the side, still with a 10mm key

remove the coil

We will have ensured compatibility before purchase but we will just do a quick visual check.

compare the shape

and connectivity

unscrew the 4 coil fixing screws using the T20 torx key

while holding the nut on the other side, 7mm wrench

remove the coil

Make sure to note the assembly direction.

present the new coil in the correct direction

put the screws in place (screws and washers on top, nuts on the bottom)

Tighten the screws with the T20 torx key while at the same time locking the nuts using the 7mm key

put the coil in place

screw in the front screw by hand

screw the screw on the side by hand

Make sure to put the tab back against the spool (blue arrow).

lock the front screw, 10mm key

and the one on the side

Place the TDC sensor on the tab (you should hear a "click")

connect the coil plug (you should hear a "click") and make sure to put the rubber protection back in place properly

connect the ignition harness

put the air hose back into the sleeve

put the clip back in its housing and lock by making a 1/4 turn

screw the collar, 7mm key

install the hot air pipe

put the starter and throttle cables back into the grommet and lock the clip

connect the terminal - of the battery

Start the car to make sure everything works.