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

Fig 1: Identifying 5.7L Ignition Coil

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1. Depending on which coil (3) is being removed, the throttle body air intake tube or intake box may need to be removed to gain access to coil.
2. Unlock electrical connector (1) by moving slide lock first. Press on release lock while pulling electrical connector (1) from coil.
3. Clean area at base of coil with compressed air before removal.
4. Remove two mounting bolts (2) (note that mounting bolts are retained to coil).
5. Carefully pull up coil (3) from valve cover (4) with a slight twisting action.
6. Remove coil (3) from vehicle.