12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (M54)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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: Removing Ignition Coil Cover

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Checking That Rubber Seal Of Ignition Coil Is Correctly Seated

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NOTE: Read out fault memory of DME control unit.

Now clear the fault memory.