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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1.6L, 2.0L DOHC, and 2.4L DOHC Engines

Fig. 1: Ignition system component locations — 1.6L and 2.0L DOHC engines

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Tag and remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coil by gripping the boot and not the cable.
  3. Detach the electrical connectors for the coil.
  4. Remove the retaining screws and coil from engine.
  5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
1997–00 1.8L and 1999–00 2.4L Engines

Fig. 2: Ignition system component locations — 1997–00 1.8L engine shown, 1999–00 2.4L engine similar

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Detach the electrical connector(s) for the coil(s).
  3. Remove the spark plug wire(s) to the companion cylinder(s).
  4. Remove the coil retaining bolts and lift the coil from the cylinder head.
  5. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
3.0L DOHC Engine

Fig. 3: Ignition system component locations — 3.0L DOHC engine

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the intake manifold plenum (upper intake manifold). Refer to Section 3.
  3. Tag and remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coil by gripping the boot and not the cable.
  4. Detach the electrical connectors for the coil.
  5. Remove the retaining screws and coil from engine.
  6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

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