12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs

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NOTE: For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - Z3 .

Special Tools Required:

12 1 171
12 1 200

NOTE: This repair instruction is valid for the following engines:

M52/M52TU/M54/M56

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove ignition coils. Refer to 12 13 511 REPLACING IGNITION COIL (M52, M52TU, S52, S50US, M54) .

Fig 1: Removing Spark Plugs With Special Tool

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Unscrew and remove spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171 in conjunction with special tool 12 1 200.

Installation:

If special tool 12 1 200 is not used, Tightening torque is 12 12 1AZ. Refer to 12 12 SPARK PLUGS .