12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (N52, N52K, N51): Installation

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

Fig 1: Checking Ignition Coil Rubber Seal

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Push plug (1) with plug retainer (2) open onto ignition coil.

Carefully close plug retainer (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pushing Plug With Plug Retainer

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The plug retainer must snap into place without great effort.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Retainer

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