Ignition System (Service Information): Coil-Ignition: Removal: 5.7/6.1L

Fig 1: Ignition Coil

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A separate ignition coil (1), mounted to the valve cover is used for each cylinder. Each coil fires the two spark plugs at times predetermined by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Fig 2: Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts - 5.7L/6.1L

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1. Unlock electrical connector (1) by pressing on tab while pulling electrical connector from coil.
2. Remove two coil mounting bolts (3).
   Fig 3: Removing/Installing Ignition Coil

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3. Carefully pull up coil from cylinder head opening with a slight twisting action. Twisting will help break loose boots (1) from spark plugs.