Ignition Coil: Service and Repair
REMOVAL / INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
1. Ignition coil
Removal note
1. Disconnect the high-tension leads from the ignition coil by squeezing the locking tabs on the lead by hand. Use a twisting and pulling motion to free the boot from terminal. Do not pull on the wire.
2. Disconnect the harness connector from the ignition coil.
3. Remove the bolt and the EGR vacuum regulator from the ignition coil.
4. Remove the bolts and the ignition coil.
Installation note
1. Position the ignition coil on the upper intake manifold / throttle body assembly.
2. Install the bolts.
Tightening torque: 16-20 N-m (12-14 ft-lb)
3. Position the EGR vacuum regulator on the ignition coil and install the bolt.
Caution: Connect the vacuum hoses to the original position on the EGR vacuum regulator.
Tightening torque: 8-12 N-m (6-8 ft-lb)
4. Connect the harness connector and the high-tension leads.
Note: Whenever a high tension lead is removed for any reason from a spark plug or ignition coil, or a new lead is installed, apply a silicone dielectric compound to the lead boot prior to installation.