These trucks have electronically controlled ignition, and use a distributorless ignition system. You won't find the old-style can-shaped coil on them! They have a rectangular "coil pack" that is mounted on the top rear of the engine, and is pretty straightforward to replace. Just tag all the wires so you can make sure you put them back where they belong (I strongly recommend you take a picture for reference!), disconnect the connector from the PCM, remove the bolt (7mm, I think) that holds the coil pack in place. You might have to take some fuel rail support brackets loose to get the pack out. Once it's out, put the new one in place, replace all the hardware you took loose, then replace the connector and wires in their original locations. Make sure you get the ignition leads back in the proper order!
On the other hand, you may instead have a separate small coil over each spark plug. If this is the case, simply remove the small (8mm) bolt that holds it in place, slide it off, and slide the new one on. I strongly recommend that if you replace one, you replace them all.
f150 ignition coil sequence
1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8 (coil on plug ignition )
To replace the ignition coil on a 2003 Ford Escape, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Then, remove the engine cover if necessary, and locate the ignition coils on the engine. Carefully disconnect the electrical connector from the coil, remove the bolt securing the coil, and then pull the coil out. Install the new coil by reversing the process, ensuring it is properly seated and the connector is secure before reconnecting the battery.
To replace a coil pack you will have to do a few steps. Start with disconnecting the battery cable, open hood, go to the coil pack, unplug the old one, plug in the new one, recharge the coil pack and then shut the hood.
Usually, replace the spark plugs and/or the #2 ignition coil.
When the coil fails. I've had a vehicle that had one original coil w 200k miles on it while all the other 5 had been changed after failures.
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To replace the coil on a 2003 VW Polo, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the engine cover if necessary, then locate the ignition coil, which is typically mounted on top of the engine. Disconnect the electrical connector and unscrew the coil from its position. Replace it with the new coil, reattach the connector, and reconnect the battery before starting the engine to check for proper function.
Ignition what? Switch? Coil?
It has a Coil On Plug ( C.O.P. ) ignition system
Coil On Plug ( C.O.P ) ignition system
REMOVAL PROCEDURE Remove the engine cover. Disconnect the spark plug wires at the ignition coils. Disconnect the ignition coil harness connector. Remove the ignition coil mounting bolts. Remove the ignition coil. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Install the ignition coil to the bracket. Install the ignition coil mounting bolts. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Tighten Tighten the ignition coil mounting bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in) . Connect the ignition coil harness connector. Connect the spark plug wires at the ignition coils. Install the engine cover.