IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.

      A01EN5SE01

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover RH.

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  3. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. A01ENLH

      Remove the 3 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EO82E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Grommet
      *2 Pin
      *3 Hook
      *4 Bracket

      Raise the front of the V-bank cover to detach the 3 pins. Then remove the 2 V-bank cover hooks from the bracket, and remove the V-bank cover.

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND HOSE


    1. A01EP8F

      Disconnect the No. 2 PCV hose and No. 1 air hose.

    2. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and detach the clamp.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and loosen the hose clamp, and then remove the air cleaner and hose.

  6. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY


    1. for Bank 1:


      1. A01ESJ5

        Detach the 4 clamps and disconnect the engine wire.

      2. Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.

      3. A01ENPP

        Remove the 4 bolts and 4 ignition coils.

    2. for Bank 2:


      1. A01EQQH

        Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the water by-pass pipe.

      2. A01EMTN

        Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the engine wire.

      3. Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.

      4. A01EMZ5

        Remove the 4 bolts and 4 ignition coils.

  7. REMOVE SPARK PLUG


    1. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 8 spark plugs.