12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs (N62)

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Special tools required:

12 1 171
12 1 172

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Remove all ignition coils. See 12 13 511 Replacing ignition coil (N62)

Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171.

Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug Remover

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Installation:

Tighten down spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171 and special tool 12 1 172 (torque limiter).

Without special tool 12 1 172, observe tightening torque.

Tightening torque 12 12 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .