Ignition Control Module: Service and Repair

Ignition Coil and ICM Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE






1. Remove the engine cover, if equipped.






2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (2) and nut (1).
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. Remove the ignition coil wire to the distributor.






5. Remove the studs holding the bracket and the ignition coil to the intake manifold.
6. Remove the bracket and the ignition coil.
7. Drill and punch out the two rivets holding the ignition coil to the bracket.
8. Remove the ignition coil from the bracket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE






A replacement ignition coil kit comes with two screws in order to attach the ignition coil to the bracket.
1. Install the ignition coil to the bracket with the two screws.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the ignition coil and the bracket to the intake manifold with studs.

Tighten
Tighten the studs to 11 N.m (8 lb ft).






3. Install the ignition coil wire. The wire must not touch anything like the dip stick, rubing will make a ground/short after time of use.
4. Install the electrical connectors.






5. Install the air cleaner assembly (2) and nut (1).






6. Install the engine cover, if equipped.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE






1. Remove the engine cover, if equipped.






2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. In order to gain access to the ignition coil, relocate the engine wiring harness at the left rear side of the engine.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the ignition coil and the ICM.






5. Remove the bolts retaining the coil to the intake manifold.
6. Remove the ignition coil.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.






1. Install the ignition coil and the bolts to the intake manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (22 lb in).

2. Install the electrical connectors.
3. Install the ignition coil wire to coil. The wire must not touch anything like the dip stick, rubing will make a ground/short after time of use.






4. Relocate the engine wiring harness at the left rear side of the engine.
5. Install the air cleaner assembly.






6. Install the engine cover, if equipped.