Ignition Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: The spark plug wires must be connected properly. Mark the spark plug wires before removing them from the spark plugs.







1. Use the Spark Plug Wire Remover to pull the sparkplug wire off the sparkplug with a twisting motion.







2. Squeeze the locking tab and twist while pulling upward to remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.

INSTALLATION







1. Connect the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.

NOTE: Apply Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A to the inside of spark plug wire boots.







2. Install the LH spark plug wire.

CAUTION: Be sure to orient the spark plug boots so the spark plug wires do not contact the exhaust manifold shields or steering gear intermediate shaft. Wire contact can send voltage spikes to other electronic modules.







3. Install the RH spark plug wire.

CAUTION: Be sure to orient the spark plug boots so the spark plug wires do not contact the exhaust manifold shields or steering gear intermediate shaft. Wire contact can send voltage spikes to other electronic modules.