Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
- If replacing an individual coil, disconnect the wire harness at the coil. If removing the coil assembly, disconnect the main coil harness connector.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire at the ignition coils.
- If replacing an individual coil, remove the ignition coil mounting bolts and/or nut that retains the coil to the coil bracket.
- If removing the coil assembly, remove the bolts securing the coil bracket to the valve rocker arm cover.
- Remove the ignition coil or coil assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The ignition coils can be removed individually or as an assembly, depending on the repair being performed.