Ignition coils, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps 3094

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• Hose clamps up to 25 mm diameter 3094

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller T40039

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• Puller T40039

Removing 

Cylinder bank 2 (left):

Fig 3: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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• Remove cover - 1  - in engine compartment (left side).

Fig 4: Removing Coolant Hoses & Coolant Expansion Tank

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• Clamp off coolant hose - 2  - using hose clamp 3094 and disconnect from coolant expansion tank.
• Seal connection using a plug that fits.
• Remove coolant expansion tank - arrow  -.
• Disconnect electrical wire to Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch F66 at bottom on expansion tank and set aside coolant expansion tank with coolant hose - 1  - connected.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Dipstick, Bolts & Ignition Coils Electrical Harness Connectors

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• Remove oil dipstick - 1  - from guide tube.
• Remove bolts - 2  - and - 3  -.
• Disconnect electrical harness connectors at ignition coils.
• Press electrical wiring harness to side.

Cylinder bank 1 (right): 

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts & Air Duct

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• Remove bolts - arrows  -.
• Remove air duct - 1  - and - 2  -.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts & Ignition Coils Electrical Harness Connectors

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• Remove bolts - 1  - and - 2  -.
• Disconnect electrical harness connectors at ignition coils.
• Press electrical wiring harness to side.

Fig 8: Removing Ignition Coils Using Ignition Coil Puller T40039

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Continued for both sides: 

• Remove ignition coils using ignition coil puller T40039.

Installing 

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Torque specifications