I actually just did all eight of mine yesterday, and initially had misfires on 1,2, and 7. Had to reseat them.

Pull the coils on the affected cylinders, lubed the TOP rubber boot with light silicon spray (NOT the plug boot!). Reseat them, twisting and ensuring the top seal sets down fully against the head. Make sure they’re all the way seated before you plug-in the connector socket and flip down the hold down.

Clear the codes, then start the car. Check for cylinder misfire codes. Reseat any cylinders that are still misfiring. Repeat until it’s clean.

Note:
1. Don’t use dielectric grease. It causes the coils to lift.
2. Do use DeOxit on the connector contacts if you’re worried.
3. The plastic hold downs that bolt to the head don’t guarantee that the coil is seated.

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2005 X5 4.4i SterlingGrau, Sport Package, DSP
Build 3/12/2005