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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 tabs and twist while pulling upward to disconnect the six spark plug wires.

CAUTION:
^ 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.

2 Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector.







3. Remove the ignition coil.

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 coil boots.
^ Be sure to reinstall the radio ignition interference capacitor under the correct ignition coil mounting bolt.