2.5L SRE Engines: Installing

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NOTE: When replacing spark plugs, coat the ignition coils (ignition coil with power output stage) with G 052 141 A2. This will prevent the rubber hose from burning to the ceramic.

-- Screw in new spark plugs using Spark Plug Removal Tool 3122 B and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Apply a thin bead of Spark Plug Grease G 052 141 A2 all around the sealing hose on the ignition coil -arrows-. The bead must be 1 to 2 mm thick.

Fig 1: Applying Thin Bead Of Special Lubricant Around Ignition Sealing Hose

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-- Install the ignition coil with power output stage into the cylinder head. Align ignition coils to the designated cylinder head cover recesses.

-- Press the ignition coils with power output stage all the way onto the spark plugs until they audibly engage.

NOTE: Make sure that the wire routing of the ignition coils with power output stages is correct.

-- Install engine cover. Refer to UPPER ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .