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Ignition Coil-On-Plug: Removal

  1. Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
    GFD531043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the retainers and the LH side engine compartment cover.
    GFD531044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
    GFD531729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the coolant pipe bracket retaining bolts.

    • Remove the intake manifold bracket retaining bolts.

    GFD531730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Left side 

  5. NOTE: The crankcase vent tube may have either a permanent or quick connect connector at one or both ends. If the tube needs to be removed for any reason, the permanent connector(s) must be cut to remove the tube. The tube will then need to be replaced.
    NOTE: If the crankcase vent tube is replaced, the replacement part may not come with a crankcase pressure sensor. If so, the PCM will need to be reprogrammed.

    • If equipped, disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    • If necessary, cut the lock tab... Use the General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers

    • Remove the crankcase vent tube.

    • If either crankcase vent tube connector was cut, discard the crankcase vent tube.

    GFD531731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Release the electrical harness retainers from the ignition coil-on-plug studbolts, then disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    GFD531732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.
  8. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the ignition coil-on-plug retaining studbolts, then remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.

    GFD531733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Right side 

  9. Loosen the nut, detach the tag, position aside the hose and remove the fuel pump cover.
    GFD531734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the following items:

    1. Detach the wire harness retainers from the studbolts.
    2. Disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

    GFD531735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.
  12. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the ignition coil-on-plug retaining studbolts, then remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.

GFD531736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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