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Spark Plug Wires Not Operating Properly 3100 Engine L82

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Important: Note the position of the wires and the wire looms before removing.

  3. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from front spark plugs by twisting the boot 1/2 turn before removing the spark plug boot.

  4. Object Number: 162185  Size: SH
  5. Remove the spark plug wire retaining clips from the engine.
  6. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the rear spark plug(s).

  7. Object Number: 162182  Size: SH
  8. Remove the spark plug wire retaining clips from rear of the engine.
  9. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the ignition coil(s).
  10. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the engine.
  11. Important: If replacing the spark plug wires, transfer any of the spark plug wire conduit or the spark plug wire retaining clips.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the engine.
  2. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the ignition coil(s).
  3. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the rear spark plug(s).

  4. Object Number: 162182  Size: SH
  5. Install the spark plug wire retaining clips to rear of the engine.
  6. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the front spark plug(s).

  7. Object Number: 162185  Size: SH
  8. Install the spark plug wire retaining clips to front of the engine.

Spark Plug Wires Not Operating Properly 3.4L Engine LQ1

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  3. Important: Note the position of the wires and the wire looms before removing.

  4. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from front spark plugs by twisting the boot 1/2 turn before removing the spark plug boot.
  5. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the wire looms.
  6. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the ignition coil(s).

  7. Object Number: 47600  Size: SH
  8. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the engine.
  9. Important: If replacing the spark plug wires, transfer any of the spark plug wire conduit or the spark plug wire retaining clips.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the engine.
  2. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the ignition coil(s).

  3. Object Number: 47600  Size: SH
  4. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the wire looms.
  5. Install the spark plug wire to the spark plugs.
  6. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer toUpper Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

Spark Plug Wires Not Operating Properly 3800 Engine L36 and L67

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
  3. Important: Note the position of the wires and the wire looms before removing.

  4. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from front spark plugs by twisting the boot 1/2 turn before removing the spark plug boot.

  5. Object Number: 162190  Size: SH
  6. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the wire looms.
  7. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the ignition coil(s).

  8. Object Number: 162194  Size: SH
  9. Remove the spark plug wire(s) from the engine.
  10. Important: If replacing the spark plug wires, transfer any of the boot heat shield, spark plug wire conduit or the spark plug wire retaining clips.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the engine.
  2. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the ignition coil(s).

  3. Object Number: 162194  Size: SH
  4. Install the spark plug wire(s) to the wire looms.
  5. Install the spark plug wire to the spark plugs.

  6. Object Number: 162190  Size: SH
  7. Install the fuel injector sight shield.