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Ignition Coil and Ignition Coil Module Replacement 3.8L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 208241  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  2. Object Number: 211652  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the control module electrical connector bolt.
  4. Remove the control module electrical connector from the module.
  5. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition control module.

  6. Object Number: 43664  Size: SH
  7. Remove the ignition control module nuts.
  8. Remove the engine lift bracket to ignition control module bolt.
  9. Remove the ignition control module and coils.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 43664  Size: SH
  1. Install the ignition control module.
  2. Install the ignition control module nuts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition control module nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  4. Install the engine lift bracket to ignition control module bolt.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the lift bracket to module bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 211652  Size: SH
  6. Connect the control module electrical connector.
  7. Install the control module electrical connector bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition control module bolt to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  9. Install the spark plug wires to the control module.

  10. Object Number: 208241  Size: SH
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .