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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2004AZTEK AWD V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION CABLESERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN E
Ignition Cable: Service and Repair
2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Service and Repair
SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
NOTE: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.
2. Remove the spark plug wires (2, 4, and 6) from the front bank spark plugs.
3. Remove the spark plug wires from the retaining clips.
4. Rotate the engine forward. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access in Engine.
5. Remove the spark plug wires (1, 3, and 5) from the rear bank spark plugs.
6. Remove the spark plug wires from the retaining clips.
7. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.
8. Remove the spark plug wires from the engine.
9. If you are replacing the spark plug wires, transfer any of the following components:
- Boot heat shields
- Spark plug wire conduit
- Spark plug wire retaining clips
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the spark plug wires to the engine.
2. Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.
3. Install the spark plug wires (1, 3, and 5) to the rear bank spark plugs.
4. Install the spark plug wires to the retaining clips.
5. Return the engine to the proper position. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access in Engine.
6. Install the spark plug wires (2, 4, and 6) to the front bank spark plugs.
7. Install the spark plug wires to the retaining clips.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
NOTE: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.
2. Remove the spark plug wires (2, 4, and 6) from the front bank spark plugs.
3. Remove the spark plug wires from the retaining clips.
4. Rotate the engine forward. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access in Engine.
5. Remove the spark plug wires (1, 3, and 5) from the rear bank spark plugs.
6. Remove the spark plug wires from the retaining clips.
7. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.
8. Remove the spark plug wires from the engine.
9. If you are replacing the spark plug wires, transfer any of the following components:
- Boot heat shields
- Spark plug wire conduit
- Spark plug wire retaining clips
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the spark plug wires to the engine.
2. Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.
3. Install the spark plug wires (1, 3, and 5) to the rear bank spark plugs.
4. Install the spark plug wires to the retaining clips.
5. Return the engine to the proper position. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access in Engine.
6. Install the spark plug wires (2, 4, and 6) to the front bank spark plugs.
7. Install the spark plug wires to the retaining clips.
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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.