Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 GMC Yukon, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2012 Cadillac Escalade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold sight shield, as required. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
- If replacing one of the rear 2 ignitions coils on the right side perform steps 3 through 13, otherwise proceed to step 14.
- Identify how to disable high voltage.
- Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
- Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
- Perform the service disconnect. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the drive motor generator power inverter module cover.
- Loosen the drive motor generator power inverter module cover bolt (1).
- Remove the drive motor generator power inverter module cover (2).
- Remove the generator control module 3 phase cable clip nut (1).
- Remove the generator control module 3 phase cable clip from the engine bracket (2).
- Reposition the generator control module 3 phase cables out of the way.
- Remove the right wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side .
- Working through the wheel opening, remove the engine bracket bolts (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine bracket nut (1) from the ignition coil bracket stud and remove the bracket (3).
- Disconnect the ignition coil wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil.
- Remove the spark plug wire from the ignition coil.
- Twist the spark plug wire boot a 1/2 turn.
- Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.
- Remove the ignition coil bolts.
- Remove the ignition coil from the bracket.
- There are 2 different manufacturers for the ignition coils and coil brackets. They are as follows:
- The Melco® (1) ignition coil is a square design.
- The Delphi® (2) ignition coil is a round design.
- The Melco® ignition coil bracket (1) is a square design.
- The Delphi® ignition coil bracket (2) is a round design.
WARNING:
Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.