Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3 E View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug, ignition lead and coil on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: ignition coil – Mercedes W201. 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 W201. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Mercedes W201.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Disconnect the earth cable terminal from the battery. Use a combination spanner #10.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the inlet pipe fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the inlet pipe.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the ignition coil cover.
  8. Step 8
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    Disconnect the high tension cable from the ignition coil.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coil terminals. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Disconnect the terminals from the ignition coil.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the ignition coil fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the ignition coil.
  13. Step 13
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    Install a new ignition coil.
  14. Step 14
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    Screw in the ignition coil fasteners. Use a combination spanner #10.
  15. Step 15
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    Connect the terminals to the ignition coil.
  16. Step 16
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    Treat the ignition coil terminals. Use dielectric grease.
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