Ignition Coil Removal; Ignition Coil Assembly (2.3L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
Removal note
SQUEEZE
LOCKING TABS
TO REMOVE
lgnition coil (2.3L)
1. Disconnect the high-tension leads from the ignition coils
by squeezing the locking tabs on the lead by hand. Use a
twisting and pulling motion to tree the boot from terminal.
Do not pull on the wire.
2. Disconnect the harness connector from the ignition coil.
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3. Remove the screws and remove coil.
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lgnition coil (3.OL)
1. Disconnect the high-tension leads from the ignition coil by
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squeezing the locking tabs on the lead by hand. Use a
twisting and pulling motion to free the boot from terminal.
Do not pull on the wire.
2.
Disconnect the harness connector from the ignition coil.
3. Remove the bolt and the EGR vacuum regulator from the
ignition coil.
4.
Remove the bolts and the ignition coil.
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lgnition coil (4.OL)
1. Disconnect the harness connector from the coil.
2. Disconnect the high-tension leads by squeezing the lock-
ing tabs to release the coil boot.
Note
On vehicles equipped with AIC, remove the air
conditioning tube-to-plenum bolt and move the
tube enough to gain access to the upper coil pack
bolts.
3. Remove the coil bolts and remove the coil.
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Installation note
lgnition coil assembly (2.3L)
1. Mount the ignition coil to its bracket and install screws.
Tightening torque:
5-7 N.m (51 -71 kgf.cm, 44-66 in.lbf)
2. Reconnect engine harness electrical connector to the
ignition coil.
3. Insert each lead on the proper terminal of the ignition coil.
Make sure that the coil boots are fully seated and both
locking tabs are engaged.
PARALLEL TO
CENTER LINE
OF CRANKSHAFT
(
FRONT OF ENGINE
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Note
The terminals are identified on the ignition coils.
Install wires as shown in the illustration. The 2.3L
firing order is 1-3-4-2 for both ignition coil assem-
blies.