Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Ignition Coil: Replacement
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
- REMOVE OIL LEVEL GAGE GUIDE
- REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY
- Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
- Remove the bolt and pull out the ignition coil.
- INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSY
- Connect a new ignition coil to the spark plug, attach the ignition coil to the cylinder head cover, and install the bolt.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)
- Connect the ignition coil connector.
- Connect a new ignition coil to the spark plug, attach the ignition coil to the cylinder head cover, and install the bolt.
- INSTALL OIL LEVEL GAUGE GUIDE
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION (See INITIALIZATION
) NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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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.
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