Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 500 (124.036), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 4-matic (124.230), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 60 AMG (124.036), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 500 (124.036) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: ignition coil – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W124). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Dielectric grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Fender cover
Replacement: ignition coil – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W124). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W124).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Disconnect the earth cable terminal from the battery. Use a combination spanner #10.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the inlet pipe fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the inlet pipe.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the ignition coil cover.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the high tension cable from the ignition coil.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coil terminals. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Disconnect the terminals from the ignition coil.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the ignition coil fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the ignition coil.
  11. Step 13
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    Install a new ignition coil.
  12. Step 14
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    Screw in the ignition coil fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10.
  13. Step 15
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    Connect the terminals to the ignition coil.
  14. Step 16
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    Treat the ignition coil terminals. Use dielectric grease.
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