pop the 2 clips on the side of the distributor cap, unplug the sensor on the right side. Pull the top straight off. I'm still trying to figure out how to get the rotor off. there is a retaining clip towards the bottom of the shaft that can be removed once you take out the bolt holding it in. from there.....i have no idea yet.
Jupiter Steve
Remove wires from old distributor and put on new one [one at a time, noting locations on distributor, or marking wires and locations]. Remove rotor [noting direction it is pointing] and replace with new one pointing in same direction].
The 3.8 liter V6 engine has a distributor cap and rotor in a 1997 Ford Thunderbird
Cap and rotor, yes. Points, no.
Absolutely
That is the only electrical device that is in the distributor. Remove the distributor cap and rotor and you will see it.
Take the distributor cap off and turn the engine. If the rotor turns it's not "stuck".
It is in the distributor under the rotor button and it is the only electrical device that you will see in there.
If you remove the distributor cap and rotor then you will see the cam sensor bolted on the distributor and it will have an electrical connector pluged into it.
The airbag light, on your 1997 Jetta, can be reset by removing the fuse. Keep the fuse out for 10 seconds. Replace the fuse back to its original position.
a 1997 Jetta gt has struts.
That would be the pick up plate in the distributor under the rotor and cap.
It is the only electrical part that's in the distributor. Remove the cap and rotor and you will see it.