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Ignition Coil: Service and Repair



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IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG - 2.3L REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Removal

1. Detach the 2 wire harness retainers from the ignition coil stud bolts.

2. Disconnect the 4 ignition coil electrical connectors.

3. Remove the 4 stud bolts and the ignition coils.


NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

Installation

1. Install the ignition coils and bolts.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.


NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

2. Connect the ignition electrical connectors.

3. Attach the 2 wire harness retainers to the ignition coil stud bolts.