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Installing the ignition coil of cylinder bank 2

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.).
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Installing coolant expansion tank 

Check 

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Result 

Foam seal (2) is damaged or porous or loose.

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Result 

Foam seal (2) is not installed.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Injectors contaminated with coolant. 
Damage to and failure of injectors that were coated with coolant for an extended period. 
  • Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before testing or topping up the coolant is mandatory.
  • Covering injectors with suitable auxiliary materials before working on the cooling system in the area of the injectors is mandatory.
  • If necessary draw off all of the coolant from the coolant expansion tank.
  • Always clean injectors or injector shafts contaminated with coolant (e.g. with compressed air).
CAUTION: Swirling dirt particles caused by compressed air. 
Injury hazard! 
  • Collect dirt particles, e.g. when blowing out, use cloth to do so.
  • Wear safety goggles.
CAUTION: Materials harmful to health. 
Contact with fluids harmful to health! 
  • Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
  • Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
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Installing the control unit bracket for cylinders 5 to 8 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
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: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Follow instructions for removing and installing control units.
For additional information see: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL UNITS .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
If control units are disconnected, fault memory entries and functional limitations may occur.
The fault memory entries must be read out and, if necessary, deleted.
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Install clean air pipe, top 

WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Installing the cover of the left DME control unit 

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Follow-up work