12 12 011 Replacing All Spark Plugs (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51)
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Special tools required:
- 12 1 171
- 12 1 200. See 12 1 200 TORQUE LIMITER 30 NM
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Remove ignition coils. See 12 13 511 Replacing Ignition Coil (N52, N52K, N51) .
Unscrew spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171.
Installation:
Tighten down spark plugs with special tool 12 1 171and special tool 12 1 200 (torque limiter). See 12 1 200 TORQUE LIMITER 30 NM .
Without special tool 12 1 200, observe tightening torque. See 12 1 200 TORQUE LIMITER 30 NM .
Tightening torque 12 12 1AZ0. See 12 12 SPARK PLUGS