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 harness connector from the coil.
2. Disconnect the high-tension leads by squeezing the locking tabs to release the coil boot.
Note: On vehicles equipped with A/C, remove the air conditioning tube-to-plenum bolt and move the tube enough to gain access to the upper coil pack bolts.
3. Remove the coil bolts and remove the coil.
Installation note
1. Position the coil on the mounting bracket.
Tightening torque: 5-7 N-m (44-62 in-lb)
2. On vehicles equipped with A/C, reposition the air conditioning tube.
Tightening torque: 26-32 N-m (19-24 ft-lb)
3. Connect the high-tension leads and the harness connector to the ignition coil.
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.