IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during ignition coil and spark plug removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Ignition coil assembly Spark plug	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.	w/ Canister Pump Module: Click here w/o Canister Pump Module: Click here

Note

This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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PROCEDURE

REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE

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REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR

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REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
1. for Bank 1:
  1. Remove the bolt.
  2. Detach the 3 wire harness clamps.
  3. Remove the bolt.
  4. Remove the intercooler support bracket.
    
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  5. Disconnect the 3 ignition coil assembly connectors.
  6. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 ignition coil assemblies.
    
    Note
    
    If a ignition coil assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
2. for Bank 2:
  1. Remove the bolt.
  2. Detach the 3 wire harness clamps.
  3. Remove the bolt.
  4. Remove the No. 2 intercooler support bracket.
    
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  5. Disconnect the 3 ignition coil assembly connectors.
  6. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 ignition coil assemblies.
    
    Note
    
    If a ignition coil assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
REMOVE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove the 6 spark plugs from the cylinder head sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  If a spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.