When to replace the Spark Plug on your ALPINA B10
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALPINA B10 Estate (E39) 3.3, ALPINA B10 Estate (E39) 3.2 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). List of the tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Telescoping magnet
Crow bar
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). Use the following procedure:
  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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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). Tip:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  3. Step 5
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    Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  7. Step 9
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    Tighten the oil filler cap.
  8. Step 10
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). AUTODOC recommends:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  14. Step 16
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  15. Step 17
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  16. Step 18
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 26 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – ALPINA B10 Estate (E39). Follow the installation steps.
  18. Step 20
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    Tighten the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
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