12 13 511 Replacing Ignition Coil (N62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Switch off ignition.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic cover.
BMW ALPINA B7 vehicles:
- Remove radial compressor. See 11 65 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CHARGER (BMW ALPINA B7 RADIAL COMPRESSOR) .

Pull ignition coil covers (1) out of rubber grommets.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Covers

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Unlock plug fastener (1) of ignition coil.

Fig 2: Unlocking Plug Fastener Of Ignition Coil

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Disconnect plug.

Pull out ignition coil (2).

This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Fig 3: Detaching Plug

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Coils

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