Service Procedure
FIGURE 1 - (COIL WIRE SHIELD NOT SHOWN):
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove air cleaner and inspect for pencil brace (See Figure 1). If pencil brace is NOT present, follow instructions for "PENCIL BRACE AND COIL WIRE SHIELD REQUIRED", otherwise follow instructions for "COIL SHIELD ONLY REQUIRED" as described below.
PENCIL BRACE AND COIL WIRE SHIELD REQUIRED
3. Disconnect electrical wiring from coil.
4. Remove upper existing coil bracket bolt (20 mm long) and loosen lower existing coil bolts.
5. Remove two (2) lift bracket nuts and discard.
FIGURE 2:
6. Remove lift bracket from engine and inspect for signs of a fatigue type crack appearing between the two (2) mounting stud holes. If a crack is present, replacement of lift bracket (Part Number 14076453) is required. Transfer lower coil bolts, coil and add coil wire shield to new bracket (See Figure 2).
FIGURE 1 - (COIL WIRE SHIELD NOT SHOWN):
7. Install new coil bracket bolt (top) (30 mm long) and attach lift bracket (pencil) brace and nut from service kit (See Figure 1).
8. Position lift bracket, coil and coil wire shield on engine, and attach end of pencil brace to front lift bracket stud.
9. Install new lift bracket nuts (washer faced) to studs.
10. Torque coil bracket nut first to position pencil brace 20-30 N-m (15 - 22 ft.lbs.).
FIGURE 2:
11. With shield in position, ensure at least 2 mm clearance to the distributor cap (See Figure 2, View A). Bend engine lift bracket if required for minimum clearance. SHIELD MUST NOT CONTACT DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
12. Torque lift bracket nuts 40-60 N-m (30-45 ft.lbs.).
13. Torque lower coil bolts 20-30 N-m (15-22 ft.lbs.).
14. Connect electrical wiring at coil. COIL WIRE NIPPLE MUST NOT CONTACT SHIELD.
15. Install air cleaner.
16. Connect negative battery cable.
17. Install campaign identification label.
FIGURE 2:
COIL WIRE SHIELD ONLY REQUIRED
3. Remove upper existing coil bolt.
4. Loosen lower existing coil bolts.
5. Install shield (See Figure 2).
6. Reinstall existing upper coil bolt and hand tighten.
7. Hand tighten lower coil bolts.
8. With shield in position, ensure at least 2 mm clearance to the distributor cap (Figure 2, View A). Bend engine lift bracket if required for minimum clearance. SHIELD MUST NOT CONTACT DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
9. Torque upper and lower coil bolts 20-30 N-m (15-22 ft.lbs.).
10. Connect electrical wiring at coil. COIL WIRE NIPPLE MUST NOT CONTACT SHIELD.
11. Install air cleaner.
12. Connect negative battery cable.
13. Install A Campaign Identification Label.
Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this procedure will require a Campaign Identification Label. Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. When installing label, clean the surface of the radiator upper mounting support and apply the campaign label where it is readily visible.