Ignition Coil; Removal; Installation - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

IGNITION COIL

REMOVAL

To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove intake cover assembly. See
COVER.
3. Remove air cleaner cover. See
ASSEMBLY.
4. See Figure 4-12. Disconnect the spark plug cables from
the coil plug posts (1, 5).
5. Detach connector [83] (3).
6. Remove coil fasteners (2).

INSTALLATION

To ease installation, attach spark plug cables to ignition coil
first.
1. Connect spark plug cables to ignition coil.
2. See Figure 4-12. Attach coil to frame with fasteners (2).
Tighten to 120-144 in-lbs (13.6-16.3 Nm).
3. Attach front and rear spark plug cables to ignition coil
posts.
4. Attach connector [83] (3).
5. Install air cleaner cover. See
ASSEMBLY.
6. Install intake cover assembly. See
7. Connect negative battery cable, tightening to 72-96 in-
lbs (8-11 Nm).
2.40 INTAKE
4.2 AIR CLEANER
NOTE
4.2 AIR CLEANER
2.40 INTAKE COVER.
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1. Rear cylinder post
2. Fasteners
3. Coil connector [83]
4. Coil
5. Front cylinder post
Figure 4-12. Ignition Coil Location (Typical)
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1
1. Front cylinder post
2. Coil pin A (rear cylinder)
3. Coil pin B (12 VDC)
4. Coil pin C (front cylinder)
5. Rear cylinder post
Figure 4-13. Ignition Coil
2008 XB Service: Fuel System 4-9
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