Ignition Coil-On-Plug: Removal

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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

Refer to: Air Cleaner .

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.

3.
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  NOTE: If equipped with a sliding cover over the locking tab, then slide the cover back to gain access to the tab.
  
  Depress the locking tab on the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector, and disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition coil-on-plug.
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  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- 4.
  
  NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
  
  NOTE: When installing the ignition coil-on-plugs, apply a small amount of silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before installation.
  
  Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)

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4.

Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug rubber boot for cracks, rips, or tears. Replace any damaged coil-on-plug rubber boots.

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