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Ignition Coil Replacement Non European Emissions

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1263899  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the electronic ignition (EI) system ignition coil connector.
  3. Note the ignition wire location and remove the ignition wires.
  4. Remove the EI system ignition coil retaining bolts.
  5. Remove the EI system ignition coil.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1263899  Size: SH
  1. Install the EI system ignition coil into the mounting location and install the retaining bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the electronic ignition system ignition coil retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the EI system ignition coil connector.
  4. Install the ignition wires.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Ignition Coil Replacement European Emissions

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1282459  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Note the ignition wire location and disconnect the ignition wires from the electronic ignition (EI) system ignition coil.
  3. Remove the EI system ignition coil retaining bolts.
  4. Disconnect the EI system ignition coil connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1282459  Size: SH
  1. Install the ignition coil.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the ignition coil retaining bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition coil retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect the ignition coil connector.
  6. Connect the ignition wires to the coil.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.