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Ignition Coil: Installation

The system uses two epoxy filled coil packs mounted on engine block post (Fig 1 ) under the intake manifold. The rear coil pack, contains 3 separate coils and fires cylinders 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. The front coil pack, contains 2 individual coils and fires cylinders 5, 8, 9, and 10.

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Mounting Post
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  1. Install coil packs. Tighten mounting screws to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
  2. Install ignition cables to ignition coil.
  3. Connect and lock the electrical connector at the ignition coils (Figure ) and (Figure ).
  4. Install Intake Manifold, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD for more information.
  5. Install Air Cleaner Assembly, refer to AIR INTAKE for more information.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Use the DRBIII(R) Scan Tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.