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12 51 100 Replacing wiring harness section for ignition coils

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unfasten screws.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Of Electronics Box
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Open cover (1) of electronics box and remove.

Unlock plug (1) and detach from DME control unit.

Fig 2: Detaching Plug From DME Control Unit
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Unlock plug (2) and remove.

Lift wiring harness with profile seal (3) out of electronics box.

Installation: 

To prevent leaks, you must install profile seal (3) correctly.

Unlock plug retainer (1) of ignition coil and disconnect plug.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Of Ignition Coil
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NOTE: This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Release nuts and remove grounding cable.

Unclip cable duct (2).

Unclip wiring harness (3) and remove.

NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.