Remove ignition coils
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: PARTIALLY REMOVING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Damage to the ignition coil .
The silicone hose of the ignition coil must not be contaminated by fuel as this can lead to failure of the ignition coil .
Damage to the ignition coil .
The silicone hose of the ignition coil must not be contaminated by fuel as this can lead to failure of the ignition coil .
- When working on the fuel system, cover the ignition coils with suitable materials and remove where required.
- Do not oil or grease the silicone tube of the spark plug socket. Do not use any protection or maintenance products (e.g. silicone spray rubber care products, rust remover, etc.).
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
NOTE:
The description is provided only at one component. The procedure is the same for all other components.
- Unlock lock (1).
- Guide out plug connection (2) in the direction of the arrow and set aside.
- Unlock and release the plug connection (1).
- Unscrew screw (2) on the ignition coil (3).
- Slide out ignition coil (1) in arrow direction and remove.