Lincoln Corsair: Engine Ignition - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4/2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4 / Removal and Installation - Ignition Coil-On-Plug

Removal

1. Remove the Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. • Release the wiring harness retainers from the ignition coil-on-plug studbolts.
     
   • Slide the red locking tab (CPA) back away from the ignition coil-on-plug, depress the latch and then remove the connector from the ignition coil-on-plug.
     

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

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

     Remove the ignition coil-on-plug retainers,
     
   • Remove the ignition coils from cylinders 1, 2 and 3.
     
   • When removing the ignition coil from cylinder 4, carefully rotate the coil clockwise 90° and lift it out of the cylinder head.
     

1. Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug assembly for cracks, rips or tears. Replace any damaged coil-on-plug assemblies.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: When installing cylinder 4 ignition coil, lower coil assembly between the fuel lines. Then rotate counter-clockwise 90-degrees and lower into position making sure boot engages spark plug properly.

   Install the ignition coil-on-plug assemblies, then install and tighten the ignition coil-on-plug retainers.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. • Attach the wiring harness retainers to the ignition coil-on-plug studbolts.
     
   • Push the wire harness side connector onto the ignition coil-on-plug connector until locked. A clicking sound will be heard when fully seated. Slide the red locking tab (CPA) toward the ignition coil-on-plug until a second clicking sound is heard.
     

1. Install the Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS), Removal and Installation).