SECTION 303-07B: Engine Ignition — 3.5L GTDI
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Ignition Coil-On-Plug — 3.5L GTDI


Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A 		ESE-M1C171-A

Removal and Installation

 WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in Section 100-00 . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

LH side

  1. Section 310-00 .

  1. NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

RH side

  1. NOTE: When installing, align the index marks.

    1. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    1. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

  1. NOTE: When installing, align the index marks.

    1. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

Both sides

  1. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs.

    NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    NOTE: When installing the ignition coil-on-plugs, apply a small amount of silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before installation. Material: Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A.

    Tighten in the following 2 stages.

Installation

  1. Replace any ignition coil-on-plug seals with cracks, rips, or tears.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.