12 13 511 Replacing Ignition Coil (N62TU)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Remove intake filter housing . See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N52K) .

Release screws and remove holder (1).

Pull ignition coil covers (2) out of rubber grommets.

Fig 1: Pulling Ignition Coil Covers Out Of Rubber Grommets

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Unlock plug fastener (1) of ignition coil.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Fastener Of Ignition Coil

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Detach ignition coil connector in direction of arrow.

Pull out ignition coil (2).

This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Fig 3: Pulling Ignition Coil

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Inserting Rubber Seal On Ignition Coils Between Guides

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Assemble engine.

NOTE: Read out DME fault memory.
Check function of DME.