Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the engine dress cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
- If required, remove the upper intake manifold assembly. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement.
- Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, slide the connector retaining latch (1) in the direction of the arrow.
- Remove the wiring harness connector from the ignition coil (2).
- Fully loosen the bolt (1) attaching the ignition coil (2) to the camshaft cover.
- Remove the ignition coil by first, twisting the coil to release it, and then pulling the ignition coil upwards to remove it.
- Using your thumb, work the ignition coil boot (2) off the ignition coil insulator (3).
- Remove the spring from the ignition coil insulator.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Note: If removing the upper intake manifold, plug the lower manifold openings to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering.
Caution: Clean the spark plug recess area before removing the spark plug. Failure to do so could result in engine damage because of dirt or foreign material entering the cylinder head, or by the contamination of the cylinder head threads. The contaminated threads may prevent the proper seating of the new plug. Use a thread chaser to clean the threads of any contamination.
Note: The ignition coil bolts are captive. Do not attempt to remove the bolts from the ignition coil.
Note: Take care the spring does not become dislodged as the boot is removed. To aid removal of the boot, use a blunt instrument to lift the boot edge away from the coil insulator and spray a release agent between the boot and the coil insulator.
Installation Procedure
- Position the spring in the insulator recess.
- Lubricate the ignition coil insulator (1) with talcum powder.
- Fit the ignition coil boot, ensuring it is fully seated at the top of the insulator.
- Lubricate the ignition coil sealing rubber (1) with clean engine oil, and the inside of the ignition coil boot (2) with talcum powder.
- Install the ignition coil by pushing down on the ignition coil to engage the sealing rubber in the cylinder head cover.
- Install the ignition coil attaching bolt and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Ensure the ignition coil is fully seated before tightening the attaching bolt to the specified torque.
