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Ignition Coil-On-Plug: Removal

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  1. Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
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  2. Remove the retainers and the LH side engine compartment cover.
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  3. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
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    • Remove the coolant pipe bracket retaining bolts.

    • Remove the intake manifold bracket retaining bolts.

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    Left side 

  5. NOTE: The crankcase vent tube may have either a permanent or quick connect connector at one or both ends. If the tube needs to be removed for any reason, the permanent connector(s) must be cut to remove the tube. The tube will then need to be replaced.
    NOTE: If the crankcase vent tube is replaced, the replacement part may not come with a crankcase pressure sensor. If so, the PCM will need to be reprogrammed.

    • If equipped, disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    • If necessary, cut the lock tab. Use the General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers

    • Remove the crankcase vent tube.

    • If either crankcase vent tube connector was cut, discard the crankcase vent tube.

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  6. Release the electrical harness retainers from the ignition coil-on-plug stud bolts, then disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
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  7. Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.
  8. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the ignition coil-on-plug retaining stud bolts, then remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.

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    Right side 

  9. Loosen the nut, detach the tag, position aside the hose and remove the fuel pump cover.
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  10. Remove the following items:

    1. Detach the wire harness retainers from the stud bolts.
    2. Disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

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  11. Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.
  12. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the ignition coil-on-plug retaining stud bolts, then remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.

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