Removing Spark Plugs

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Screw off M6 nut -1- on protective plate.
Unscrew two Torx screws (M6 x 20) -arrows- on the turbocharger.
Pull intake air lines out of the flange on the turbocharger.

Fig 1: Locating Turbocharger Flange
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Press intake air lines out of the brackets -arrow- in the engine compartment.

Fig 2: Locating Bracket For Intake Air Line
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Danger of objects or loads falling down
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WARNING:
Danger of objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
Support engine with a mounting jack.
Screw off M12 collar nuts on the two engine mountings.
Carefully lower the engine.
Remove heat shields at the sides by screwing off the two speed nuts on each one → 635019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER - "Removing" section.
Release cable plugs -1- on the electronic boost pressure adjusters on the turbochargers and pull them off.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts On Flange
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Unscrew hexagon socket head bolt (M6 x 25) -arrow- on the right electronic adjuster using a long socket-wrench insert (a/f 5) with a ball joint.

Fig 4: Locating Electronic Adjuster Bolt
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Unscrew hexagon socket head bolts (M6 x 25) -arrows- on the right electronic adjuster using a long socket-wrench insert (a/f 5) with a ball joint.
Press hinge socket -1- off the ball joint and remove right electronic adjuster.

Fig 5: Locating Electronic Adjuster Linkage
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Unscrew two Torx screws (M6 x 12) -arrows- and remove heat shields.

Fig 6: Locating Heat Shield Torx Screws (Cylinder Bank 1-3)
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Fig 7: Locating Heat Shield Torx Screws (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
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Slide rubber sleeves down on the ignition coil connectors.
Release cable plugs -1- and pull them off the ignition coils.
Unscrew inner Torx screws (M6 x 25) -arrows- . The intake air line must be moved when removing the ignition coil on cylinder 3.
Remove ignition coils.

Fig 8: Locating Ignition Coils Inner Torx Screw (Cylinder Bank 1-3)
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Fig 9: Locating Ignition Coils Inner Torx Screw (Cylinder Bank 4-6)
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NOTE:
Incorrect tool
- Risk of damage to components
→ Use prescribed tool.
NOTE:
Incorrect tool
- Risk of damage to components
→ Use prescribed tool.
Unscrew the spark plugs using the tool Spark Plug Socket Wrench Nr. 14 with 3/8" Extension, 16° Movable Nr. 15 .

Fig 10: Removing Spark Plugs On Cylinder 2
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Screw off M6 nut -1- on protective plate.
Unscrew two Torx screws (M6 x 20) -arrows- on the turbocharger.
Pull intake air lines out of the flange on the turbocharger.

Fig 1: Locating Turbocharger Flange
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Press intake air lines out of the brackets -arrow- in the engine compartment.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Air Line Bracket
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WARNING:
Danger of objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
WARNING:
Danger of objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
Support engine with a mounting jack.
Screw off M12 collar nuts on the two engine mountings.
Carefully lower the engine.
Remove heat shields at the sides by screwing off the two speed nuts on each one → 635019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER - "Removing" section.
Release cable plugs -1- on the electronic boost pressure adjusters on the turbochargers and pull them off.

Fig 3: Locating Cable Plugs
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Unscrew hexagon socket head bolt (M6 x 25) -arrow- on the right electronic adjuster using a long socket-wrench insert (a/f 5) with a ball joint.

Fig 4: Locating Electronic Adjuster Bolt
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Unscrew hexagon socket head bolts (M6 x 25) -arrows- on the right electronic adjuster using a long socket-wrench insert (a/f 5) with a ball joint.
Press hinge socket -1- off the ball joint and remove right electronic adjuster.

Fig 5: Locating Bolts On Electronic Adjuster Linkage
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Unscrew two Torx screws (M6 x 12) -arrows- and remove heat shields.

Fig 6: Locating Heat Shield Screws On Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Fig 7: Locating Heat Shield Screws On Cylinder Bank 4-6
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Slide rubber sleeves down on the ignition coil connectors.
Release cable plugs -1- and pull them off the ignition coils.
Unscrew inner Torx screws (M6 x 25) -arrows- . The intake air line must be moved when removing the ignition coil on cylinder 3.
Remove ignition coils.

Fig 8: Locating Ignition Coils Screws On Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Fig 9: Locating Ignition Coils Screws On Cylinder Bank 4-6
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NOTE:
Incorrect tool
- Risk of damage to components
→ Use prescribed tool.
NOTE:
Incorrect tool
- Risk of damage to components
→ Use prescribed tool.
Unscrew the spark plugs using the tool Spark Plug Socket Wrench Nr. 14 with 3/8" Extension, 16° Movable Nr. 15 .

Fig 10: Removing Spark Plugs On Cylinder 2
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