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Ignition Coil: Service and Repair




12 13 511 Replacing Ignition Coil (S54)

- Turn off ignition.
- Remove heater bulkhead. 51 71 080 Removing and Installing/Replacing Heater Bulkhead






- Remove engine vent (1).
- Release screws.
- Unscrew oil filler cap (2).
- Remove cover.






- Unlock plug lock (1) for ignition coil.






- Detach plug (1) from ignition coil.
- Withdraw ignition coil.

This removal procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.

Installation






- The lug on the cylinder head (2) must be inserted in the opening on the underside (1) of the rubber seal.


NOTE: - Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
- Check stored fault messages.
- Rectify faults.
- Then clear fault memory.
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