Ignition System: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
The electronic ignition coil pack attaches to the cylinder head cover.
1. Disconnect electrical connector from coil pack.
2. Remove coil pack mounting nuts.
3. Remove coil.
4. Remove spark plug cables.
5. Remove the spark plug using a quality socket with a rubber or foam insert.
6. Inspect the spark plug condition.





7. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws on the rear of the cylinder head and remove sensor.





8. Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft.





9. Remove crankshaft position sensor mounting screw and remove sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. Install crankshaft position sensor.





2. The target magnet has locating dowels that fit into off-set machined locating holes in end of the camshaft. Install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3 Nm (2.2 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 Nm (6.5 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. To avoid cross threading, start the spark plug into the cylinder head by hand.
5. Tighten spark plugs to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Install spark plug insulators over spark plugs. Ensure the top of the spark plug insulator seals the upper end of the spark plug tube.





7. Install ignition coil pack. Connect spark plug cables to coil pack. The coil pack towers are numbered with the cylinder identification.