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6. Remove the starter motor.
Installation 1. Position the starter motor to the engine.
2. NOTE: To ease installation, first install the two lower bolts finger tight, then install the upper,
concealed bolt. Tighten all three bolts to specification.
Install the three starter motor bolts.
3. Connect the starter motor solenoid and starter motor cable connections.
4. Install the red starter solenoid safety cap.
5. Lower the vehicle.
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Ignition Coil
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector.
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.
4. Disconnect the accelerator cable retaining clamp from the ignition coil stud bolt.
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Ignition Coil —
Coil On Plug
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. NOTE: One ignition coil is shown, and the others are similar.
Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil (12029).
4. Remove the bolt and the ignition coil.
Installation 1. NOTE: Verify the ignition coil spring is correctly located inside the ignition coil boot and there is
no damage to the tip of the boot.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Ignition Coil-
On-Plug
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the RH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
4. Remove the ignition coils. 1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Remove the ignition coils.
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Item Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-
19A331-A or equivalent ESE-
M1C171-
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Evaporative Emission Canister
Removal and Installation
1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed
fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or
fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of
an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid
fuel is present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the left rear wheel. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or around any fuel- related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always
present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury.
Disconnect the canister vent solenoid hose assembly.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge outlet tube.
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Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve
Removal and Installation
1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed
fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or
fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of
an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or fuel
liquid is present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the RH front wheel. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove the right front splash shield. 1. Remove the three screws.
2. Remove the five pin- type retainers.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Disconnect the main emission vacuum control connector.
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Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor —
3.8L
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. zDisconnect the connector.
z Remove the bolts and the sensor.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor —
4.6L
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the bolts and position aside the power steering pump reservoir.
3. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. zDisconnect the connector.
z Remove the bolt and the sensor.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuator —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 01A .
4. Remove the fuel injector supply manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 04A .
5. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
6. Remove the bolt and heater water inlet tube at the back of the lower intake.
7. Remove the two stud bolts and one bolt. Position the actuator aside.
8. Disconnect the linkage and remove the actuator.
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor —
3.8L
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. zDisconnect the connector.
z Remove the bolts and the sensor.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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