Remove/install ignition lines (Engine 113) - AR15.12-P-1312GZ

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ENGINE 113.964 in MODEL 164.175

Shown on right cylinder bank

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Lines Remove/Install Components (Shown On Right Cylinder Bank)

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by contact with parts conducting high voltages.	Do not touch parts which conduct high voltages. Persons who wear electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must not carry out work on the ignition system	AS15.10-Z-0001-01A
	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
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge	All models	AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on avoiding damage to ignition system		AH15.10-P-0002-01D
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/ rear-end door or sliding roof.	When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position		AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2	Remove air filter housing		AR09.10-P-1150GZ
3	Remove ignition coils		AR15.12-P-2003GZ
			*BA15.10-P-1001-04A
4	Pry off spark plug connector (2) over the cylinder head covers from spark plugs	Installation: Observe assignment markings "a" and "b" on ignition coils and cylinder head covers when mounting spark plug connector (2).
		Double open-ended wrench	Figure
5	Install in the reverse order
	Checking
	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 running engine	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
6	Carry out engine test run

IGNITION COIL

Number	Designation		Engines 112, 113
BA15.10-P-1001-04A	Bolt for ignition coil on cylinder head cover	Nm	8

Fig 2: Identifying Double Open-End Wrench (110 589 01 01 00)

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