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Preliminary Information

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IMPORTANT: High tension - mortal danger!

Cut off power supply to ignition coils (disconnect plug connection at DME control unit).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Check Schrader valve on special tool 11 0 226 for tight fit.

Screw special tool 11 0 226 by hand into spark plug thread and connect special tool 11 0 224.

NOTE: Check that sealing ring is in perfect condition (see arrow).
Fig 1: Checking Schrader Valve On Special Tool
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Depress accelerator and actuate starter until compression stops rising.

Compression pressure.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools 11 0 224 And 11 0 226
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Assemble engine.

Now clear the fault memory.