Ignition Coil: Service and Repair

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 N.m {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.