Removal and Installation

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts and the cowl lower panel.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Cowl Top Panel Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Spark plug wires must be connected to the correct ignition coil terminal.

Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil.
Detach the spark plug wire retainers.

CAUTION: It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots, while pulling along the axis of the spark plug, to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wires.

Fig 3: Pulling Spark Plug Wire Off Spark Plug

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug using a twisting motion.

CAUTION: Make sure the spark plug boots are positioned so the spark plug wires do not contact the exhaust manifold.

NOTE: Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug wire boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.