12 13 511 Replacing ignition coil (M60, M62): Notes

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Switch off ignition.

Version 1:

(Acoustic cover screwed down)

Remove sealing caps (1).

Release nuts (2).

Remove acoustic cover.

Fig 1: Removing Acoustic Cover

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Version 2:

(Acoustic cover with press-stud fastener)

Press press-stud fasteners (1 to 4) in succession and simultaneously raise acoustic cover slightly. Acoustic cover can be unlocked when all four press-stud fasteners have been unlocked.