Ignition Coil: Service and Repair

COIL-IGNITION

REMOVAL




A separate ignition coil (1), mounted to the valve cover is used for each cylinder. Each coil fires the two spark plugs at times predetermined by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).




1. Unlock electrical connector (1) by pressing on tab while pulling electrical connector from coil.
2. Remove two coil mounting bolts (3).




3. Carefully pull up coil from cylinder head opening with a slight twisting action. Twisting will help break loose boots (1) from spark plugs.

INSTALLATION




1. Before installing coil(s), apply dielectric grease to inside of spark plug boots (1).




2. Position ignition coil into valve cover and push both spark plug boots onto each spark plug.
3. Install two coil mounting bolts (3) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
4. Connect electrical connector (1) to coil and lock connector.