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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.
    COMPONENT CHART

    Component Steps
    Ignition coil 1-5
    Sparkplug 1-6
  2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil-On-Plug And Spark Plug
    G03201546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 1: Ignition Coil Cover Bolts Removal Note 

NOTE: When removing the LH side ignition coil cover bolts, the evaporative emission canister purge valve must be positioned aside as follows.
  1. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve bracket nuts and position the valve assembly aside.
    Fig 2: Removing EVAP Canister Purge Valve Bracket Nuts
    G03201547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 2: Ignition Coil Cover Removal Note 

  1. Remove all silicone sealer and residue from the coil cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Silicone Sealer And Residue From Coil Cover
    G03201548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove all silicone sealer and residue from the valve cover surface and ignition coil wiring harness.
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Coil Wiring Harness
    G03201549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 6: Spark Plug Removal Note 

  1. Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Item 6: Spark Plug Installation Note 

  1. Inspect the spark plugs and adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
    Fig 5: Identifying Spark Plug Gap
    G03201550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 5: Ignition Coil Installation Note 

  1. Apply silicone dielectric compound to the inside of the ignition coil boots before installing.

Item 2: Ignition Coil Cover Installation Note 

    NOTE: Remove all dirt and moisture from the valve cover before applying silicone sealer.
    Fig 6: Identifying Silicone Sealer
    G03201551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lift up the wire harness and apply a 12.7 mm (0.5 in) bead of silicone sealer in the notch of the valve cover.
  2. Set the ignition coil harness in the bead of silicone sealer and apply enough additional sealer to surround the wire harness and notch.
    Fig 7: Setting Ignition Coil Harness In Bead Of Silicone Sealer
    G03201552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the coil cover.
    Fig 8: Installing Coil Cover
    G03201553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.