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Ignition Cable: Service and Repair






- Non-disconnectable Version - 30 kV System:
- Cut off ignition lead as shown.





- Strip ignition lead end by 6 mm with a stripping pliers (1.5 mm wire cross section size).





- Place connector on ignition lead and insert in Special Tool 12 1 091 as shown.
- Move clamping jaws together by turning screw against stop.





- After squeezing releate jaws and take out the ignition lead.
- Perform tear-out test by hand (tearing-out force: > or = 200N /44 lbs.).





- Spray a thin coat of lubricant 12 1 098 on guiding sleeve of Special Tool 12 1 092.





- Unscrew screw (1).
- Slide in ignition lead against stop (see picture).
- Follow with pliers and slide in ignition lead further until connector is heard to engage.





- Tighten screw (1) enough, that the pliers can be pulled back.

Caution: Opening the pliers too much could cause the plug receptacle to break.

- The plug receptacle it shown cut open for better demonstration.