Ford Explorer: Engine Ignition - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Ignition Coil-On-Plug

Removal

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.

   Remove the nuts and the appearance cover.
   

1. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
   

1. • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
     

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

     Press the locking tab on the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector and disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition coil-on-plug.
     

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

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

   Remove the retainers and the ignition coil-on-plugs.
   

Installation

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

1. Install the ignition coil-on-plugs and the retainers.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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

   • Connect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
     
   • Attach the wiring harness retainer.
     

1. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
   

1. Install the appearance cover and the nuts.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)