Removal & Installation

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Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coils. Note the position from which the wires are removed. Remove the 2 screws that secure the ignition coil to the ignition control module. Remove the ignition coil.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten the coil screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the spark plug wires to the ignition coils. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Identifying Proper Spark Plug Routing At Ignition Coils (3.1L & 3.4L)

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Fig 2: Identifying Proper Spark Plug Routing At Ignition Coils (3.8L)

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