MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Ignition Coil Installation
NOTE: Prior to inserting the ignition
coil on its spark plug, apply sealant as
described in
IGNITION COIL LUBRI-
CATION
.
1. Install coil in cylinder head hole.
2.Pushtheignitioncoildowntose-
curely install it on the spark plug tip.
3. Ensure the seal seats properly with
top surface of engine valve cover.
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TYPICAL
1. Seal properly seated
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Removal
1. Open seat.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil input
connector.
3. Remove ignition coil. Refer to
IGNI-
TION COIL REMOVAL
.
WARNING
Never remove an ignition coil from
a spark plug without disconnect-
ing it from the wiring harness.
Flammable vapors may be present
in the bilge. Should the tether cord
be installed on the engine cut-of
f
switch, a spark could be generated
at the coil spark plug end which
could cause an explosion.
4. Using a spark plug socket, release
thetorqueappliedtoth
e spark plug.
A00E0BA
2
1
1. Approved socket
2. Improper socket
5. Clean the spark plug and cylinder
headwithpressurizedair.
6. Unscrew spark plug then use the
ignition coil to take spark plug out of
spark plug hole.
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1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
Spark Plug Installation
Prior to installation, ensure the contact
surfaces of the cylinder head an
dspark
plug are free of grime.
1. Using a wire feeler gauge, set
elec-
trode gap as specified in the follow-
ing chart.
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