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Removal & Installation

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove distributor cap. See Figure. Mark distributor housing-to-engine position and distributor rotor-to-distributor housing position for installation reference. Disconnect distributor electrical connector. Remove 2 distributor flange bolts. Remove distributor.
  2. DO NOT rotate crankshaft with distributor removed, or reference marks will be incorrect. To install distributor, use reference marks and reverse removal procedure. Install 2 distributor flange bolts. Do not fully tighten flange bolts until timing is reset. See IGNITION TIMING in ADJUSTMENTS - 1.0L article. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .