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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages
Switch off ignition
REMOVE IGNITION COIL COVER

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: Pulling Ignition Coil

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seal Of Ignition Coil

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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: Pushing Plug With Plug Retainer

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Installation:

The plug retainer must snap into place without great effort.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Retainer

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.