Ignition Coil Pack: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect spark plug wires from ignition coil by squeezing the locking tabs on wire retainer by hand and using a twisting and pulling motion to free boot from terminal. Do not pull on the wire.
2. Disconnect engine harness electrical connector from ignition coil.
3. Remove four ignition coil assembly retaining screws, then the coil. On vehicles with power steering, it may be necessary to remove lefthand (intake) coil and bracket as an assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Mount ignition coil to bracket, tightening four retaining screws to 2.5 - 3.5 Nm (22 - 30 in.lb).
2. Connect engine harness electrical connector to ignition coil.
3. Insert each lead on the proper terminal of the ignition coil. Make sure that the coil boots are fully seated and both locking tabs are engaged.

Note: The terminals are identified on the ignition coils. Install wires as shown in the illustration. The 2.3L firing order is 1-3-4-2 for both ignition coil assemblies.