Tools Required
J 38491 Spark Plug
Boot Removal Tool
Removal Procedure
- Turn OFF the ignition switch.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical .
- Remove the spark plug
wires (2, 4, 6) from the spark plugs at the rear of the engine using the following
steps:
• | Note the position of the spark plug wires before removing the
wires. |
• | Twist the spark plug boot 1/2 turn before removing the boot. |
• | Gently pry the heat shield up from spark plugs using the J 38491
. |
• | Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plugs at rear of the
engine. |
- Remove the spark plug
wires (1, 3, 5) from the spark plugs at the front of the engine using the
following steps:
• | Note the position of the spark plug wires before removing the
wires. |
• | Twist the spark plug boot 1/2 turn before removing the boot. |
• | Gently pry the heat shield up from spark plugs using the J 38491
. |
• | Remove the spark plug wires form the spark plugs at the front
of the engine. |
- Remove the spark plug
wires from the ignition coils.
- Remove the spark plug wire retaining clips from the rear, front
and top of the engine.
- Remove the spark plug wires from the engine.
- When replacing the spark plug wires transfer any of the following:
• | Spark plug wire conduit |
• | Spark plug wire retaining clips |
Installation Procedure
- Position the spark plug wires to the engine.
- Install the spark plug wire retaining clips from the rear, front
and top of the engine.
- Install the spark plug
wires to the ignition coil in the proper position.
- Install the spark plug
wires (1, 3, 5) to the spark plugs in the proper position at the front of
the engine.
- Install the spark plug
wires (2, 4, 6) to the spark plugs in the proper position at the rear of the
engine.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical.