12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unlock plug retainer (1) of ignition coil (2) and disconnect plug.

Pull ignition coil (2) up and out.

This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Fig 1: Unlocking Plug Retainer Of Ignition Coil

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Installation:

Check that rubber seal of ignition coil (1) is correctly seated.

Illustration shows N12 engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seal Of Ignition Coil

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Installation:

Push plug (1) with plug retainer (2) open onto ignition coil.

Carefully close plug retainer (2) in direction of arrow.

The plug retainer must snap into place without great effort.

Illustration shows N12 engine.

Fig 3: Pushing Plug With Plug Retainer

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.