Replacing ignition coils of cylinder row 1-4

Fig 1: Fastening screw on the torque support bracket

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1. Loosen the torque support. To do this unscrew the fastening screw on the torque support bracket.

Fig 2: Torque support to body

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2. Loosen the torque support on the body and swivel upwards.

Fig 3: Fastening screws for secondary air pump

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3. Loosen the secondary air pump from cylinder row 1-4. To do this, unscrew the 3 fastening screws, pull the pump out of the support and lay it aside.

Fig 4: Fastening screws on ignition coil cover

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NOTE:

Place a cloth between design cover and support for secondary air pump to avoid scratching cover.

4. Loosen the 4 fastening screws on the ignition coil cover (picture shows side 5-8).

Fig 5: Design cover of cylinder bank 1-4

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5. Remove design cover from cylinder bank 1-4. Lift the cover slightly with both hands on the side pointing towards the intake system until it snaps out of the fastening points.

Fig 6: Pulling out cover to the front

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6. Lift the cover at the front edge and slide the ignition coil cover of the second cylinder out of the torque support bracket. Pull out cover to the front.

Fig 7: Fastening screws for torque support bracket

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7. Remove torque support bracket. To do so, undo the 4 fastening screws and set bracket aside.

Fig 8: Pulling off plug

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8. Disconnect the ignition coil. To do this, press the button on the connector and pull off the connector.

Fig 9: Fastening screws on valve cover

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9. Loosen ignition coil. To do this, unscrew the fastening screw on the valve cover.

Fig 10: Ignition coil

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10. Pull the ignition coil out and replace it.

Fig 11: Fastening screws for ignition coil

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11. Reconnect the new ignition coil. Tighten the fastening screws. → Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.

Fig 12: Sliding on the connector

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12. Connect ignition coil. To do this slide on the connector until it locks with an audible click.

Fig 13: Fastening screws for torque support bracket

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13. Install bracket for torque support. The M8 x 45 Torx screws are tightened on the upper screw points. → Tightening torque: 17 ftlb. The M6 x 40 screws are tightened on the lower screw fastening points (center of the valve cover) → Initial tightening: 3.5 ftlb. → Final tightening: 7.5 ftlb.

Fig 14: Install cover

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NOTE:

A rag should be placed between the secondary air pump support and the design cover to prevent the cover from being scratched.

14. Slide the design cover of cylinder row 1-4 under the secondary air pump support as shown in the illustration and then slide the cover of the second ignition coil through underneath the torque support bracket.

Fig 15: Rubber mounting on support

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15. Press down the two rubber mountings on the support. The rubber mountings must be felt to engage.

Fig 16: Fastening screws on the ignition coils

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16. Tighten the four fastening screws on the ignition coils (illustration shows side 5-8). → Tightening torque: 3.5 ftlb.

Fig 17: Fastening screws for secondary air pump

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17. Reinstall secondary air pump. Tighten the 3 fastening screws. → Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.

Fig 18: Fastening screw on the torque support bracket

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18. Reinstall torque support. Install the fastening screw (M10 x 85) with a new fastening nut on the bracket. → Tightening torque: 44 ftlb.

19. Tighten torque support fastening screw on the body (M10 x 70). → Tightening torque: 44 ftlb.