Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve bracket nuts and position the valve assembly aside.
Item 2: Ignition Coil Cover Removal Note
- Remove all silicone sealer and residue from the coil cover.
- Remove all silicone sealer and residue from the valve cover surface and ignition coil wiring harness.
Item 6: Spark Plug Removal Note
- Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
Item 6: Spark Plug Installation Note
- Inspect the spark plugs and adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
Item 5: Ignition Coil Installation Note
- Apply silicone dielectric compound to the inside of the ignition coil boots before installing.
Item 2: Ignition Coil Cover Installation Note
- 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.
- Set the ignition coil harness in the bead of silicone sealer and apply enough additional sealer to surround the wire harness and notch.
- Install the coil cover.
NOTE:
Remove all dirt and moisture from the valve cover before applying silicone sealer.