Removal & Installation (Protege & Protege5)
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove in the order indicated in the illustration. See Fig 1.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
CAUTION:
Disconnecting the ignition coil and plug cap can tear the plug cap off and cause damage to the connecting part. Disconnect the ignition coil and plug cap only when each component needs to be replaced and be careful not to tear and damage them.
CAUTION:
The high-tension leads must be reinstalled to their original positions. Incorrect installation can damage the leads and cause power loss, and negatively affect the electronic components.