Removing spark plugs

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1. Remove the 2 fastening screws M6 x 20 -arrows- for the heat shields on both cylinder heads and remove the shields.

Fig 1: Shield for ignition coils

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2. Unplug cable plug for the ignition coils. To do this, slide the rubber grommets upward first. Press locking tabs on the respective ignition coil and pull off the individual plugs. In the interest of better accessibility, unplug the cable plugs for the solenoid hydraulic valves.

3. Loosen two M6 x 25 fastening screws -arrows- each per ignition coil and remove the 6 ignition coils individually.

Fig 2: Screws for ignition coils

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NOTE: Incorrect tool

Risk damage to components

→ Use prescibed tool

4. Unscrew the spark plugs using the tool spark plug socket wrench NR.14 with Extension, 3/8" WE 1637 .