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Ignition Coil: Service and Repair






Ignition Coils

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Ignition Coil Puller (T40039)

Removing

Cylinder bank 2 (left)

- Disconnect electrical connector - 2 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor 2 (G246).





- Remove left air guide hose - 1 - from air duct.

- Release clips - 3 - and remove the left air filter upper section.

- Remove oil dipstick - 1 - from guide tube.





- Remove the bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.

- Disconnect electrical harness connectors at ignition coils.

- Press electrical wiring harness to side.

Cylinder bank 1 (right)





- Disconnect hose - 1 - to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 4 - at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (G70).

- Remove right air guide hose - 3 - from air duct.

- Open the clips - 2 - and remove the right air filter upper section from the air filter lower section.

Vehicles with air suspension

If necessary, remove electrical connector for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 (G108) from bracket at right strut tower for better access.

- Press circlip - 1 - forward from hose coupling.





- Press the release ring - 2 - down - arrows - and remove the ventilation hose - 3 - from the air filter upper section.

All:

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.





- Disconnect electrical harness connectors at ignition coils.

- Press electrical wiring harness to side.

Continued for both sides

- Remove the ignition coils using the (T40039).





Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Tightening Specifications