Removal Procedure
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- Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
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- Disconnect the ignition coil wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil.
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- Remove the spark plug wire from the ignition coil.
- Twist the spark plug wire boot a 1/2 turn.
- Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.
- Remove the ignition coil bolts.
- Remove the ignition coil from the bracket. (left side shown, right side similar).
- There are 2 different manufacturers for the ignition coils and coil brackets. They are as follows:
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- The Melco® (1) ignition coil is a square design.
- The Delphi® (2) ignition coil is a round design.
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- The Melco® ignition coil bracket (1) is a square design.
- The Delphi® ignition coil bracket (2) is a round design.