Removing Ignition Coils

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coils

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• Mark up the ignition coils so that their original positions can be established
• Remove the mounting screws for the ignition coils and the screws at the two ground terminals
• Disconnect the connector for the variable valve timing solenoid
• Lift up and place the ignition coils and wiring to one side.

Remove: 

• the crankcase ventilation hose from the top of the camshaft cover
• the camshaft position sensor (CMP) housing and trigger wheel.