Removing Bar Ignition Modules

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Fig 1: Bar Ignition Modules And Valve Cover, Cylinder Bank 1 To 4 Components Location

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Bar ignition modules and valve cover, cylinder bank 1 to 4

1	Valve cover for cylinder bank 1 to 4 (align over bar ignition modules)
2	Bar ignition module
3	Aluminium screw , M6 x 20; bar ignition module; always use new aluminium screws
4	Aluminium screw , M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws
5	Cap
6	Steel screw on eyelet
7	Eyelet
8	Aluminium screw , M8 x 35 (on torque support); always use new aluminium screws; steel screw on eyelet!

Fig 2: Bar Ignition Modules And Valve Cover, Cylinder Bank 5 To 8 Components Location

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Bar ignition modules and valve cover, cylinder bank 5 to 8

1	Valve cover for cylinder bank 5 to 8 (align over bar ignition modules)
2	Eyelet
3	Steel screw on eyelet
4	Aluminium screw , M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws
5	Bar ignition module
6	Aluminium screw , M6 x 20; bar ignition module; always use new aluminium screws
7	Sheetmetal holder
8	Cap

Information

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Cable holder and lines

The aluminium screws on the bar ignition modules are difficult to reach close to cylinders 4 and 8. Shorten the tool you are using as required.
The tank vent lines and low-pressure and vacuum lines can be unclipped close to the torque support and cylinder 4 (see illustration) -4-.

Remove electric plug connection for oxygen sensors in front of cylinder 8. Loosen cable plug from the holder. > Pulling off connector

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Pulling off connector
Release and pull off cable plugs > Cable plugs for bar ignition modules . Remove screws from bar ignition modules and replace them (aluminium screws). > Fastening screw on bar ignition module

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Cable plugs for bar ignition modules

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Fastening screw on bar ignition module
Remove bar ignition modules. > Bar ignition module

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Bar ignition module

Remove the bar ignition module for cylinder 3 by turning it under the torque support.

Remove the bar ignition module for cylinder 4 by turning it under the lines.

Remove the bar ignition module for cylinder 8 by turning it past the B+ line.

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Bar ignition module for cylinder 8