Ignition Cable: Service and Repair

Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Note the correct routing of the wires prior to removal. Incorrect routing may cause the engine to misfire and/or damage to the wires.

The 1.6L ignition system has 2 spark plug wires. The 2.0L ignition system has 1 ignition coil per cylinder and uses no spark plug wires.

1. Carefully release the number 1 spark plug wire from the clip on the number 2-3 ignition coil.

IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the spark plug wire. Internal damage may result.

2. Grasp the spark plug boot and twist 1 half turn in each direction in order to release the boot.
3. Remove the spark plug wire from the number 1 spark plug and the number 1-4 ignition coil.
4. Remove the spark plug wire from the number 3 spark plug and the number 2-3 ignition coil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the spark plug wire to the number 3 spark plug and the number 2-3 ignition coil.
2. Install the spark plug wire to the number 1 spark plug and the number 1-4 ignition coil.
3. Carefully secure the number 1 spark plug wire in the clip on the number 2-3 ignition coil.