2.5L SRE Engines: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Puller -T40039-

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NOTE:

To remove spark plugs, place Puller - Ignition Coil T40039 on topmost thick rib -arrow- of ignition coils with power output stages.

If lower ribs are used, these can be damaged

-- Remove the "upper" engine cover. Refer to UPPER ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Spark plugs are located under ignition coils with power output stages.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Ignition Coils Using Ignition Coil Puller T40039

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-- Remove all the ignition coils with power output stage -1- using the Puller - Ignition Coil T40039.

NOTE:

When pulling out ignition coils with power output stages, the wiring and connectors for ignition coils can remain connected.

Note the installed position of ignition coils with power output stages!

-- Carefully move the ignition coil with power output stage, with the wires still connected, to the side.

CAUTION:

Be careful to not kink or damage the wiring.

-- Remove spark plugs with Spark Plug Removal Tool 3122 B.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Of Spark Plugs Using Spark Plug Wrench 3122 B

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