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Ignition Coil: Service and Repair



12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (N18)







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
- Check stored fault messages and process procedure.
- Switch off ignition.







Pull the cable clip (1) forward slightly and release toward the top.
Simply loosen the cable clip but do not remove it.







Unlock the plug latch mechanism (2) of the ignition coil and pull disconnect the connector (1).
Pull the ignition coil out toward the top.
This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.







Installation note:
Check that rubber seal of ignition coil (1) is correctly seated.







Installation note:
Push connector (1) with connector catch (2) open onto ignition coil.
Carefully close connector catch (2) in direction of arrow.
The connector catch must snap into place without great effort.







NOTE: Delete fault memory.