Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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 coil-on-plugs.

Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to ENGINE - 3.7L .
Both sides

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.

Disconnect the 6 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

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

Remove the 6 ignition coil-on-plug bolts and the 6 ignition coil-on-plugs.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug seals for rips, nicks or tears. Remove and discard any damaged ignition coil-on-plug seals.
- To install, slide the new ignition coil-on-plug seal onto the ignition coil-on-plug until it is fully seated at the top of the ignition coil-on-plug.
Fig 1: Locating Ignition Coil-On-Plug Seals
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Verify that the ignition coil-on-plug spring is correctly located inside the ignition coil-on-plug boot and that there is no damage to the tip of the boot.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.