12 13 511 Replacing ignition coil (M60, M62)

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Switch off ignition.

Version 1:

(Acoustic cover screwed down) Remove sealing caps (1).

Release nuts (2).

Remove acoustic cover.

Fig 1: Removing Acoustic Cover (Version 1)

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Version 2:

(Acoustic cover with press-stud fastener)

Press press-stud fasteners (1 to 4) in succession and simultaneously raise acoustic cover slightly. Acoustic cover can be unlocked when all four press-stud fasteners have been unlocked.

Installation:

Position acoustic cover and press downwards until press-stud fasteners (1... 4) are heard to engage.

Fig 2: Removing Acoustic Cover (Version 2)

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Version 3 (E53):

Turn fasteners on acoustic cover 90° counterclockwise.

Remove acoustic cover.

Fig 3: Removing Acoustic Cover (Version 3 - E53)

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Remove sealing caps on covers of ignition coils.

Release nuts.

Remove covers on ignition coils.

Fig 4: Removing Ignition Coil Cover

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Installation:

Check profile seal (1) for damage and correct seating, replace if necessary.

Fig 5: Identifying Profile Seal

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Disconnect plug connections on ignition coils.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connections On Ignition Coils

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Release screw connections on ignition coils.

Remove ignition coils.

Fig 7: Removing Ignition Coil

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E53:

Screw thin grounding cable (1) to ignition coil of cylinder 2 or 7.

Screw thick grounding cable (2) to ignition coil of cylinder 3 or 7.

Fig 8: Connecting Ground Cable To Ignition Coils

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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Now clear the fault memory.