12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (M54)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check stored fault messages.
Switch off ignition.
Remove E65/66 center assembly wall .
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

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil Rubber Seal Position

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NOTE: Read out fault memory of DME control unit.

Now clear the fault memory.