12 13 511 Replacing Ignition Coil (N73)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Remove acoustic cover.
Remove design cover.
Remove intake air manifold . See 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (N73)

Unlock plug lock (1) for ignition coil.

Fig 1: Detaching Plug

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Disconnect plug.

Pull out ignition coil (2).

This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Ignition Coil

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Installation:

Insert rubber seal on ignition coils (2) between guides.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Seal On Ignition Coils

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NOTE: Check function of DME.