Ignition Coil-On-Plug: Removal

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.

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