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Removal & Installation

3.0L (VIN S) Engine

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Unplug the engine control sensor wiring connectors from the ignition coil and the radio ignition interference capacitor.
  3. Tag and disconnect the spark plug wires from the coil by squeezing the locking tabs, then twist the tab and pull upwards.
  4. Unfasten the four ignition coil retainers and remove the coil and the coil ground wire the radio ignition interference capacitor. Save the capacitor and coil ground wire for re-installation of the coil assembly.
  5. Wipe the coil towers with a clean cloth dampened with soap and water. Remove any soap film and dry with compressed air. Inspect the coil for cracks, carbon tracking, dirt or damage and replace as necessary.

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    Fig. Ignition coil assembly mounting-3.0L DOHC engines


To install:
  1. Place the coil, capacitor and the coil ground wire onto its mounting location on the right hand valve cover.
  2. Install the coil assembly retainers and tighten to 45-61 inch lbs. (5-7 Nm)..
  3. Apply dielectric compound D7AZ-19A331-A or its equivalent to the spark plug wire boots.
  4. Attach the spark plug wires to their proper terminals on the coil and make sure the boots are firmly seated so that the locking tabs engage.
  5. Attach the engine control wiring connectors to the ignition coil and the radio ignition interference capacitor.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable, start the vehicle and check for proper operation.

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Ignition Coil Pack Removal & Installation 2V Engine To Remove:

  1. Twist the spark plug wires off of the ignition coil towers. Mark the spark plug wire positions so they can be installed in their original positions.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition coil. CAUTION
    When removing the spark plug wires, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
    how do I replace the ignition coil in my 2002 ford - coilconn.gif

  3. Remove the mounting screws and remove the ignition coil.
To Install:
  1. Position the ignition coil pack on engine.
  2. Install mounting screws and torque to 53 in-lbs. (6 Nm).

  3. Connect ignition coil pack electrical connector.
  4. Match previously marked spark plug wires to ignition coil and install.
4V Engine To Remove:
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  • Remove the screws and the water shield
  • Mark spark plug wire positions
  • Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil CAUTION
    When removing the spark plug wires a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
  • Disconnect the ignition coil ehow do I replace the ignition coil in my 2002 ford - coilconn.gifnnector coilconn.gif

  • Remove the mounting screws and remove the ignition coil
    • To Install:
    1. Position ignition coil pachow do I replace the ignition coil in my 2002 ford - coilbolt.gifounting screws and torque to 56 in-lbs. (6Nm)
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    2. Connect ignition coil pack electrical connector
    3. Match previously marked spark plug wires to ignition cohow do I replace the ignition coil in my 2002 ford - prev.gifnstall
    4. Position water shield and install screws
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    • Duane Wong
      Duane Wong Dec 19, 2010

      Click on X's for diagrams.

    • Duane Wong
      Duane Wong Dec 19, 2010

      Coil on Plug
      The coil on plug (COP) ignition operates similar to standard coil pack ignition except each plug has one coil per plug. COP ignitions have three different modes of operation: engine crank, engine running, and CMP Failure Mode Effects Management (FMEM).

      Engine Crank/Engine Running

      During engine crank the PCM will fire two spark plugs simultaneously. Of the two plugs simultaneously fired one will be under compression the other will be on the exhaust stroke. Both plugs will fire until camshaft position is identified by a successful camshaft position sensor signal. Only one cylinder (under compression) will fire once camshaft position is identified.

      CMP Failure Mode Effects Management

      During CMP FMEM the COP ignition works the same as during engine crank. This allows the engine to operate without the PCM knowing if cylinder one is under compression or exhaust.

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    Removal & Installation 3.0L (2V) To Remove:

    1. Drain the engine cooling system.
    2. Loosen the water pump pulley.
    3. Remove the bolt and the nut and position the roll restrictor bracket out of the way.
    4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
    5. Remove the generator.
    6. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    7. Remove the nut, the bolt and the support bracket.
    8. Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.
    9. Disconnect the water pump inlet hose and the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
    10. Remove the bolts and the water pump, and clean the sealing surfaces
    To Install:
    1. Install the water pump. Tighten bolts in the sequence shown:
      1. Tighten numbers 1-7 to 18 ft.-lbs. (25 Nm)
      2. Tighten numbers 8-12 to 89 in.-lbs. (10 Nm)
      3. Connect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and the water pump inlet hose
      4. Install the support bracket.
      5. Install the accessory drive shaft tensioner.
      6. Install the generator.
      7. Install the roll restrictor bracket, bolt and the nut.
      8. Install the water pump pulley.
      9. Install the accessory drive belt.
      10. Connect the battery ground cable.
      11. Fill the engine cooling system.

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