Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 329

8D - 20 IGNITION SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(12) Remove plenum support bracket bolt located
rearward of EGR tube (Fig. 41).
(13) Remove bolts holding upper intake plenum
and remove plenum.
(14) Always remove the ignition cable by grasping
at the spark plug boot turning, the boot 1/2 turn and
pulling straight back in a steady motion.
(15) Prior to removing the spark plug spray com-
pressed air around the spark plug hole and the area
around the spark plug.
(16) Remove the spark plug using a quality socket
with a rubber or foam insert.
(17) Inspect the spark plug condition. Refer to
Spark Plug Condition in this section.
SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION
(1) To avoid cross threading, start the spark plug
into the cylinder head by hand.
(2) Tighten spark plugs to 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install ignition cables over spark plugs.
(4) Install new gasket and position upper intake
plenum. Tighten plenum bolts to 18 N·m (13 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Install bolts at plenum support brackets.
Tighten bolts to 18 N·m (13 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install EGR tube to plenum. Tighten EGR tube
to intake manifold plenum screws to 11 N·m (95 in.
lbs.).
(7) Install throttle and speed control (if equipped)
cables.
(8) Attach electrical connectors to sensors.
(9) Tighten air inlet tube clamps to 3 N·m
5 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Connect negative terminal to auxiliary jumper
terminal.
SPARK PLUG TUBES
The spark plugs tubes are pressed into the cylinder
head. Sealant is applied to the end of the tube before
installation. For engine information, refer to Group
9, Engines.
IGNITION COIL—2.0/2.4L
The electronic ignition coil pack attaches directly
to the valve cover (Fig. 42) or (Fig. 43).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from coil pack.
(2) Remove coil pack mounting nuts.
(3) Remove coil pack.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install coil pack on valve cover.
(2) Transfer spark plug cables to new coil pack.
The coil pack towers are numbered with the cylinder
identification. Be sure the ignition cables snap onto
the towers.
Fig. 42 Electronic Ignition Coil Pack—2.0L
1 (25
Fig. 43 Electronic Ignition Coil Pack—2.4L
SPARK INSULATOR PLUG SPARK PLUG CABLE ELECTRICAL
IGNITION COIL FAS-
TENERS
CONNECTOR IGNITION COILS
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