Ignition Coil: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Disconnect fuel charging wiring connectors from ignition coil and radio ignition interference capacitor.

Removing Ignition Wires At Coil Pack:

2. Disconnect ignition wires by squeezing locking tabs and twisting while pulling upward.

3. Remove four ignition coil retaining screws and remove ignition coil and radio ignition interference capacitor. Save radio ignition interference capacitor for installation with ignition coil.

Cleaning and Inspection.
Wipe the ignition coil towers with a clean cloth dampened with soap and water. Remove any soap film and dry with compressed air. Inspect ignition coil for cracks, carbon tracking, dirt or damage.

Installation

1. Position ignition coil and radio ignition interference capacitor to ignition coil bracket.

2. Install retaining screws and tighten to 4.5-7.0 Nm (44-61 lb.in.).

3. Apply Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (Motorcraft WA-I0)or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-MlCl7l-A to all ignition wire boots.

4. Install each ignition wire connector to the proper terminal on the ignition coil. Make sure boots are fully seated.

5. Connect fuel charging wiring to the ignition coil and radio ignition interference capacitor.

Ignition Coil Bracket

Removal
1. Remove the ignition coil.

2. Remove the two ignition coil bracket nuts, one ignition coil bracket bolt and ignition coil bracket.

Installation
1. Position the ignition coil bracket and nuts and install the mounting bolt and nuts. Tighten the bolt and nuts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb.ft.).

2. Install the ignition coil.