REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

   Fig. 1: The ignition coil has the corresponding cylinder numbers stamped into it

2. Tag and disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil. When pulling the wire from the coil, grip the boot and not the cable.

   Fig. 2: Tag and disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil

3. If necessary, pull up on the electrical connector locking tab, then unplug the coil connector.

   Fig. 3: Pull up on the connector locking tab, then unplug the ignition coil electrical connector

4. Unfasten the ignition coil mounting bolts/screws, then remove the coil from the engine.

   Fig. 4: Use an extension to better access the ignition coil mounting bolts

   Fig. 5: Remove the ignition coil mounting bolts . . .

   Fig. 6: . . . then remove the ignition coil assembly from the vehicle

5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
6. Tighten the ignition coil mounting bolts to the following specifications:
   1. 1990–94 2.0L engines: 14–20 ft. lbs. (20–27 Nm).
   2. 1995–98 2.0L non-turbo engines: 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm).
   3. 1995–98 2.0L turbo and 2.4L engines: 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm).