Ignition Coil-On-Plug: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.
- Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
- After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
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- Release the wiring harness retainers from the ignition coil-on-plug studbolts.
- Slide the red locking tab (CPA) back away from the ignition coil-on-plug, depress the latch and then remove the connector from the ignition coil-on-plug.
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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.NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
Remove the ignition coil-on-plug retainers, then remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.
- Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug assembly for cracks, rips or tears. Replace any damaged coil-on-plug assembly's.