Item 6: Spark Plug Wire-To-Spark Plug Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Wires must be connected correctly.
CAUTION: It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots while pulling along the axis of the spark plug to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wires.

With a twisting motion, use the special tool to pull the six spark plug wires from the spark plugs.

Fig 1: Removing Spark Plug Wires
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.