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12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51)

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171.

Installation: 

Tighten down spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171 and special tool 12 1 200 (torque limiter).

Without special tool 12 1 200, observe tightening torque.

For tightening torque refer to 12 12 1AZ in 12 12 SPARK PLUGS .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (12 1 171) And Torque Limiter (12 1 200)
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