Replacing ignition coils of cylinder row 5-8

NOTE:

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

Fig 1: Fastening screws on ignition coil cover

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1. Unscrew the 4 fastening screws on the ignition coil cover.

Fig 2: Design cover of cylinder bank 5-8

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2. Remove design cover of cylinder bank 5-8. To do this, lift the cover slightly with both hands at the side pointing towards the intake system until it is released from its bracket.

Fig 3: Removing the design cover

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3. Lift the front of the design cover and remove it.

Fig 4: Pulling off plug

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

Fig 5: Fastening screws for ignition coil

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

Fig 6: Pulling the ignition coil out and replacing it

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6. Pull the ignition coil out and replace it.

Fig 7: Fastening screws for ignition coil

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

Fig 8: Sliding on the connector

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

Fig 9: Sliding the design cover onto the secondary air pump

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NOTE:

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

9. Slide the design cover under the secondary air pump as illustrated.

Fig 10: Rubber mounting on support

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10. Then press in the two rubber mountings on the support. The rubber mountings must be felt to engage.

Fig 11: Fastening screws on the ignition coils

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11. Tighten the 4 fastening screws on the ignition coils. → Tightening torque: 3.5 ftlb.