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Ignition Coil Removal/Installation - 4.0L

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
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    CAUTION:
    • It is important to twist the sparkplug wire boots while pulling upward to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wire.
    NOTE:
    • Spark plug wires must be connected to the correct ignition coil terminal. Mark spark plug wire locations before removing.
  3. Remove the spark plug wires.
    Fig 2: Removing Spark Plug Wires
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    NOTE:
    • Wipe the coil towers with a clean cloth dampened with soap and water.
  4. Remove the bolts and remove the ignition coil.
    Fig 3: Removing Ignition Coil Bolts - With Torque Specification
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    NOTE:
    • Apply a silicone dielectric compound to the inside of the spark plug wire coil boots.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to reinstall the radio ignition interference capacitor under the correct ignition coil mounting bolt.
  5. Install in reverse order of removal.