12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs

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Special tools required:

12 1 171
12 1 200

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

M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56
S52/ S50US

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove IGNITION COILS .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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Installation:

If special tool 12 1 200 is not used,

Tightening torque 12 12 1AZ .