Ford Escape: Engine Ignition / Removal and Installation - Ignition Coil-On-Plug

Removal

  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

   NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.

   • Remove the stud.
     Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
   • Remove the engine appearance cover.
     

1. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.

   NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

   1. NOTE: If equipped with a sliding cover over the locking tab, then slide the cover back to gain access to the tab.

      Depress the locking tab on the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector, and disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition coil-on-plug.
      
   2. Remove the ignition coil-on-plug retainers.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
   3. Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.
      

1. Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug assemblies for cracks, rips, or tears and replace any damaged coil-on-plug assemblies.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.