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Ignition Coil: Removal

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  1. Turn ignition off. Remove engine cover. See ENGINE COVER  under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS. Disconnect harness connectors from ignition coil. Slightly twist ignition coil wire at ignition coil. See Fig 1 . Remove ignition coil wire at ignition coil by pulling on the wire boot.
  2. Remove ignition coil mounting studs. See Fig 2 . Remove ignition coil assembly. Drill and punch out the 2 rivets holding the ignition coil to the bracket. See Fig 3 . Remove ignition coil from bracket.
Fig 1: Removing Ignition Coil Wire
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Fig 2: Removing Ignition Coil
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Fig 3: Removing Ignition Coil & Ignition Control Module From Mounting Bracket
G00143830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.