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Remove/install ignition coils (Engine 156) - AR15.12-P-2003GZS

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ENGINE 156 in MODEL 164, 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coils Remove/Install Components
G05259901Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by contact with parts conducting high voltages. Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons who wear electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) should never perform any work on the ignition system. AS15.10-Z-0001-01A 
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects. Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
NOTES Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge All models AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on avoiding damage to ignition system All models AH15.10-P-0002-01D 
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position Model 164 AR88.40-P-1000GZ
    Model 251 AR88.40-P-1000RT
2 Remove partition wall between wheelhouses IMPORTANT Only model 251. AR62.30-P-2400RT
3 Remove air filter housing   AR09.10-P-1150GZS
4 Detach electrical feed lines from cylinder 1 ignition coil through to cylinder 8 ignition coil (T1/1 up to T1/8) on the ignition coil IMPORTANTInstall:  Install new cable ties.  
5 Unlock electrical connector (2) for cylinder 1 ignition coil through to cylinder 8 ignition coil (T1/1 up to T1/8) and detach    
6 Remove bolts (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.10-P-1001-04B 
7 Remove cylinder 1 ignition coil to cylinder 8 ignition coils (T1/1 to T1/8)    
8 Install in the reverse order    
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
9 Carry out engine test run    
IGNITION COIL

Number Designation Engine 156
BA15.10-P-1001-04B Bolt, ignition coil to cylinder head cover Nm 8