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Remove/Install Ignition Coils - AR15.12-P-2003MLJ

ENGINE 157, 278 in MODEL 166 

ENGINE 157, 278 in MODEL 292 

Shown on left cylinder head on engine 157 

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  Risk of death  caused by contact with parts conducting high voltages. Do not touch parts which conduct high voltages. People who have electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers) may not perform any work on the ignition system. AS15.10-Z-0001-01A 
WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
  Notes on avoiding damage to ignition system   AH15.10-P-0002-01V 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m)    
2 Remove upper engine covers    
3 Remove air filter housing (2) with respective engine air intake duct    
4 Remove insulation of the left and right rail    
5 Release and disconnect electrical connections (3) from ignition coils (T1/1, T1/2, T1/3, T1/4, T1/5, T1/6, T1/7 and T1/8)    
6 Remove screw/bolts (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, ignition coil to cylinder head cover *BA15.10-P-1001-04A 
7 Pull off ignition coils (T1/1, T1/2, T1/3, T1/4, T1/5, T1/6, T1/7 and T1/8) with spark plug connectors (a) upwards, and remove INSTALLATION NOTES
Apply spark plug connector grease before installing spark plug connector to reduce removal and attachment forces.
The spark plug connector will be damaged otherwise for renewed removal.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Approx. Fill 1 g of spark plug connector grease into the spark plug connector.
Spark plug connector grease
*BR00.45-Z-1102-06A 
8 Check ignition coils (T1/1, T1/2, T1/3, T1/4, T1/5, T1/6, T1/7 and T1/8) and spark plug connectors (a) for damage, and replace if necessary    
9 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
10 Connect diagnostic system; read out fault memory Only if required.  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04A
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the hazard area. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
11 Conduct engine test run while checking for proper operation of the engine    
IGNITION COIL

Number Designation Engine 157 Engine 278
BA15.10-P-1001-04A Screw/bolt, ignition coil to cylinder head cover Nm 9 9
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1102-06A Spark plug connector grease A 002 989 80 51