Removing all spark plugs
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION:
Swirling dirt particles caused by compressed air.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Collect dirt particles, e.g. when blowing out, use cloth to do so.
- Wear safety goggles.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean spark plug slot with compressed air.
The spark plug shafts must be cleaned using compressed air after having removed the ignition coils and before removing the spark plugs. After removing the spark plugs, check the sealing surface again for dirt contamination and if necessary, clean with a damp cloth or again with compressed air.
Deposits that have not been removed as prescribed can reach the combustion chamber and cause uncontrolled combustion there. Remaining deposits on the spark plug sealing surfaces may lead to leaks and the spark plugs may come loose during engine operation.
Spark plug threads must not be greased or oiled. Insufficiently tightened spark plugs may cause leaks and the sparks plugs may come loose during engine operation.
Clean spark plug slot with compressed air.
The spark plug shafts must be cleaned using compressed air after having removed the ignition coils and before removing the spark plugs. After removing the spark plugs, check the sealing surface again for dirt contamination and if necessary, clean with a damp cloth or again with compressed air.
Deposits that have not been removed as prescribed can reach the combustion chamber and cause uncontrolled combustion there. Remaining deposits on the spark plug sealing surfaces may lead to leaks and the spark plugs may come loose during engine operation.
Spark plug threads must not be greased or oiled. Insufficiently tightened spark plugs may cause leaks and the sparks plugs may come loose during engine operation.
NOTE:
The description is provided only at one component. The procedure is the same for all other components. NOTE
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only a swiveling extension for the reversible ratchet may be used. Rigid mounting tool and variable plug connections with rigid option may not be used; there is a risk that the insulator breaks.
Only a swiveling extension for the reversible ratchet may be used. Rigid mounting tool and variable plug connections with rigid option may not be used; there is a risk that the insulator breaks.
- Mount the special tool 0 495 560 (12 1 220)
to a pivotable extension.
- Unscrew the spark plugs using the special tool 0 495 560 (12 1 220) along with a pivotable extension.