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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - IGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Ignition Control Module: Service and Repair
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Service and Repair
Ignition Control Module Assembly:
Removal Procedure
Notice: Numbers in text correspond to numbered components in image.
1. Remove the spark plug wires at the ignition control module assembly.
2. Remove the four electrical connectors at the Ignition Control (IC) module.
3. Remove the four bolts (4 and 8) retaining the IC module assembly to rear camshaft cover (5).
4. Remove the IC module assembly from the vehicle.
5. Remove the ignition coils from the IC module assembly (1, 2, 3, and 7).
6. Remove the IC module from the assembly bracket (6).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the IC module to the assembly bracket (6).
2. Install the ignition coils to the IC module assembly.
3. Position the IC module assembly on the rear camshaft cover and install the four retaining bolts (4 and 8). Tighten the 4 retaining bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
4. Install the four electrical connectors at the IC module assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.