Ignition Cable: Service and Repair

Tools Required
^ J 38491 Spark Plug Heat Shield Removal Tool

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.

CAUTION: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.

3. Note the position of the spark plug wires before removing the wires. See the callouts for coil-to-cylinder combinations.

NOTES:
- Gently pry the heat shield up from spark plugs using the J 38491.
- Remove the spark plug wires form the spark plugs at the rear of the engine.

4. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs at the front of the engine. See the callouts for the coil-to-cylinder combinations.




5. Remove the spark plug wires trom the wire looms.

NOTE: When replacing the spark plug wires transfer any of the following:
- Boot heat shields
- Spark plug wire conduit
- Spark plug wire retaining clips





INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the spark plug wires to the engine.
2. Connect the spark plug wires to the ignition coil in the proper position. See the callouts for the coil-to-cylinder combinations.
3. Connect the spark plug wires to the wire looms.
4. Connect the spark plugs wires to the spark plugs. See the callouts for the coil-to-cylinder combinations.
5. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.