Service Procedure

Service Procedure

1. Remove the ignition coil assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement in SI.

2. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in SI.

3. Install the four new spark plugs included in the spark plug kit.

Tighten
Tighten the spark plug to 25-30 Nm (18.4 - 22.1 lb ft).





4. Place the removed ignition coil on table.





5. Using a scissors, cut bottom of boot as shown in the illustration.





6. Remove the boot using long-nose pliers as shown in the illustration.





7. Insert new boot onto the ignition coil tower partially.





8. Insert the new boot onto the ignition coil tower fully.

Note
Be careful of boot damage during installation because boot damage can cause a weakened dielectric strength.

9. Repeat same procedure on other ignition coil towers.

10. Install the ignition coil assembly into the engine. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement in SI.

Tighten
Tighten the ignition coil mounting bolts to 8-12 Nm (70.8 - 106.2 lb in).

11. Start the engine.

12. Apply parking brake lever.

13. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission: press acceleration pedal fully for 3 seconds with gear position "Drive" and "Reverse". Repeat this test three (3) times.

14. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission: press acceleration pedal fully for 3 seconds with gear position "Neutral". Repeat this test three (3) times.

15. Using a scan tool, check trouble code(s) stored in freeze frame data.

16. If the problem does not occur, proceed to Step 17.

17. California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Oregon, Vermont, & Washington vehicles only: Install a Recall Identification Label. Also, for California vehicles complete a "Proof of Correction" certificate upon recall completion.





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