Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

RH side

NOTE: The upper intake manifold must be removed to access the RH ignition coils only.

Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) article.

Both sides

Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.

NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

Remove the bolts and the ignition coils.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil boots before attaching to the spark plugs.