Ignition Cable: Service and Repair

Fig 26 Ignition Coil Location:

Fig 27 Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors:

CAUTION: Failure to route the cables properly could cause the radio to reproduce ignition noise, cross ignition of the spark plugs or short circuit the cables to ground.

Clean high tension cables with a cloth moistened with a non-flammable solvent. Wipe the cables dry. Check for brittle or cracked insulation.

Resistance cables are identified by the words Electronic Suppression.

WARNING: The ignition system generates approximately 40,000 volts. Personal injury could result from contact with this system.

REMOVAL
1. With engine off, use the following procedure when removing the high tension cable from the spark plug.
- First, remove the cable from the retaining bracket.
- Then grasp the terminal as close as possible to the spark plug.
- Rotate the cover boot 1/2 turn slightly and pull straight up in a steady motion.
- Do not use pliers and do not pull the cable at an angle.
- Doing so will damage the insulation, cable terminal or the spark plug insulator.
- Wipe spark plug insulator clean before reinstalling cable and cover.
2. Remove spark plug cable from coil first.
3. Always remove the spark plug cable by grasping the top of the spark plug insulator, turning the boot 1/2 turn and pulling straight up in a steady motion.

INSTALLATION
1. Install spark plug insulators over spark plugs.
2. Install the cable onto the retaining bracket
3. Install the cable onto the ignition coil.