Ford Mustang Quiz
Engine

Ignition Coil

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Service Information — 34Suspension — 63Driveline — 80Brake System — 74Steering System — 42Engine — 329Automatic Transmission — 84Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case — 64Exhaust System — 8Fuel System — 39Climate Control System — 76Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 25Battery and Charging System — 19Audio Systems — 14Lighting — 24Electrical Distribution — 8Electronic Feature Group — 11Body — 173Frame and Mounting — 6General Information — 1
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Material

Item Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent ESE-M1C171- A

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector.

Ignition Coil

3. CAUTION: Spark plug wires (12286) must be connected to the correct ignition coil terminal. Mark spark plug wire locations before removing them.

Twist while pulling upward to disconnect the spark plug wires.

Ignition Coil

4. Disconnect the accelerator cable retaining clamp from the ignition coil stud bolt.

Ignition Coil

5. Remove the bolts and the ignition coil (12029).

Ignition Coil

6. NOTE: Apply silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the inside of the spark plug wire coil boot.

NOTE: Be sure to reinstall the radio ignition interference capacitor (18801) under the correct mounting bolt.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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