Ignition Coil: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.







2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connections.
1 Squeeze the locking tab and twist while pulling upward to disconnect the eight spark plug wires.
2 Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
3 Disconnect the two ignition coil electrical connectors.

CAUTION:
^ The spark plug wires must be connected to the correct ignition coil terminal. Mark spark plug wire locations before removing them.
^ It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots while pulling upward to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wire.







3. Remove the ignition coils.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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