Removal & Installation (6-Cylinder)

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Remove engine cover. See Figure. Disconnect ignition coil connector. Remove ignition coil nuts. Remove ignition coil(s). See Fig 1.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Install ground strap. See Fig 2. Ensure ignition coil common ground lead is attached to front of cylinder head, near engine lift bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Ignition Coils (V8 Shown; Others Are Similar)

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Fig 2: Installing Ground Strap

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