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Ignition Coil-On-Plug: Removal

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Both sides 

  1. Remove the nut.

    Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

  2. Detach the 2 engine appearance cover grommets from the ball studs and remove the engine appearance cover.
  3. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.

    Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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    Left side 

  4. Disconnect the quick release couplings.Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  5. Release the electrical harness retainers from the ignition coil-on-plug studbolts, then disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
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  6. 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 retaining studbolts, then remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.

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    Right side 

  7. Disconnect the quick release couplings and then remove the crankcase ventilation hose.Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  8. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe RH.Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
  9. Detach the wire harness retainers from the studbolts.
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  10. Disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
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  11. 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 retaining studbolts, then remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.

GFD260612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY