Installing all spark plugs
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CAUTION:
Swirling dirt particles caused by compressed air.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Collect dirt particles, e.g. when blowing out, use cloth to do so.
- Wear safety goggles.
NOTE:
Clean spark plug slot with compressed air.
The spark plug shaft must be cleaned using compressed air after having removed the ignition coils and before removing the spark plugs. After having removed the spark plugs, once again check the sealing surface for contamination and (if necessary) clean using a moist cloth or clean using compressed air.
Deposits that are not removed according to instructions may enter the combustion chamber and lead to uncontrolled combustion. Remaining deposits on the spark plug sealing surfaces may lead to leaks and the spark plugs may come loose during engine operation.
Spark plug threads must not be greased or oiled. Insufficiently tightened spark plugs may cause leaks and the sparks plugs may come loose during engine operation.
The spark plug shaft must be cleaned using compressed air after having removed the ignition coils and before removing the spark plugs. After having removed the spark plugs, once again check the sealing surface for contamination and (if necessary) clean using a moist cloth or clean using compressed air.
Deposits that are not removed according to instructions may enter the combustion chamber and lead to uncontrolled combustion. Remaining deposits on the spark plug sealing surfaces may lead to leaks and the spark plugs may come loose during engine operation.
Spark plug threads must not be greased or oiled. Insufficiently tightened spark plugs may cause leaks and the sparks plugs may come loose during engine operation.
- Insert spark plug (1) into the special tool 0 496 065 (12 1 230) .
- Do not let spark plugs fall into the spark plug shaft. This can lead to a reduction of the electrode gap and so impair the smooth running of the engine, especially in idle mode.
- First screw in spark plug using special tool 0 496 065 (12 1 230)
in the engine and tighten hand force.
- Flexible ratchet extensions must always be used. If rigid mounting tools are used, there is a risk of insulator breakages.
- Also do not use a variable plug connection with locking capability as this also poses a risk of insulator breakages.
- Tighten spark plug with torque wrench, special tool 0 495 560 (12 1 220) and extension with joint.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Spark plugs | ||
| M12x1.25 | tightening torque | 23 Nm |