Installing the ignition coils of cylinders 1 and 5

Precondition

Ignition is switched off.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
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.).

Insert and install the ignition coil (2).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ignition coil
screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Feed in and install the cable clip (3).
Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wiring harness on the cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Nut M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wiring harness on the cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Nut M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Connect and lock connectors (arrows).
The connectors (arrows) must audibly engage.
Feed the cable (2) into the bracket (arrows).
Secure clamps (1).

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Insert and install the ignition coil (2).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ignition coil
screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Feed in and install the cable clip (2).
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wiring harness on the cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Nut M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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Connect and lock connectors (arrows).
The connectors (arrows) must audibly engage.
Guide in and install cover (2).
Insert and install cable (1).
Secure the clamps (arrows).

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