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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 243238  Size: SH

    Important: Note the correct routing of the wires prior to removal. Incorrect routing may cause the engine to misfire and/or damage to the wires.

    The 1.6L ignition system has 2 spark plug wires. The 2.0L ignition system has 1 ignition coil per cylinder and uses no spark plug wires.

  1. Carefully release the number 1 spark plug wire from the clip on the number 2-3 ignition coil.
  2. Important: Do not pull on the spark plug wire. Internal damage may result.

  3. Grasp the spark plug boot and twist 1 half turn in each direction in order to release the boot.
  4. Remove the spark plug wire from the number 1 spark plug and the number 1-4 ignition coil.
  5. Remove the spark plug wire from the number 3 spark plug and the number 2-3 ignition coil.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 243238  Size: SH
  1. Install the spark plug wire to the number 3 spark plug and the number 2-3 ignition coil.
  2. Install the spark plug wire to the number 1 spark plug and the number 1-4 ignition coil.
  3. Carefully secure the number 1 spark plug wire in the clip on the number 2-3 ignition coil.