Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Ignition Coil

Material

Item Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent ESE-M1C171- A

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector.

Ignition Coil

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.

Ignition Coil

4. Disconnect the accelerator cable retaining clamp from the ignition coil stud bolt.

Ignition Coil

5. Remove the bolts and the ignition coil (12029).

Ignition Coil

6. NOTE: Apply silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the inside of the spark plug wire coil boot.

NOTE: Be sure to reinstall the radio ignition interference capacitor (18801) under the correct mounting bolt.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
    The ignition coil (12029), which is mounted on the upper intake manifold, can be described as a coil pack containing three separate coil units. Each coil unit is individually controlled by the power ...

    Spark Plug Wire
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Spark Plug Wire 303-106 (T74P-6666A) Material Item Specification Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equiva ...

    Other materials:

    Safety Precautions
    WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example, when changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to move. WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very important to determ ...

    Final disassembly
    32. If not done previously, remove the bolts. 33. CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads. If not done previously, insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the differential ring gear. 34. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearin ...

    Charging System (Description and Operation)
    The charging system is a negative ground system consisting of the following: generator internal voltage regulator charging system warning indicator storage battery necessary wiring and cables The generator is belt-driven by the engine ...