Method A

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Slide the harness protector of ignition coil No. 1 (2) to clear the wires.
- ← : Vehicle front
- Intake manifold collector (1)
Fig 1: Identifying Manifold Collector And Ignition Coil No. 1
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Attach timing light to the ignition coil No. 1 wires as shown in the figure.
Check ignition timing.

Fig 2: Checking Ignition Timing
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