12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (N52, N52K, N51)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Pull ignition coil (1) up and out.

This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Fig 1: Removing Ignition Coil

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Installation:

Check that rubber seal of ignition coil (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil Rubber Seal

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Installation:

Push plug (1) with plug retainer (2) open onto ignition coil.

Carefully close plug retainer (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Coil Plug Retainer And Plug

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Installation:

The plug retainer must snap into place without great effort.

Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Coil Plug Retainer Position

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.