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Ignition System

Stick Coil (Ignition Coil together with Spark Plug Cap) Removal•

•Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter).

•Remove the thermostat bracket bolt [A]. Disconnect:

Water Temperature Sensor Connector [B]

Left Switch Housing Connector [C]

○If removing the stick coil #2 or #3.

•Disconnect the stick coil connectors [A].

•Pull the stick coil #1 [B] off the spark plug.

•Take out the camshaft position sensor connector [C] from

•the bracket (see Camshaft Position Sensor Removal). Pull the stick coil #2 [D] off the spark plug.

CAUTION

Do not pry the connector part of the coil while removing the coil.

•Remove the stick coil harness [A] from the bracket.

•Remove:

Stick Coil Connector #4 [B] (disconnect)

Stick Coil #4 [C]

• Stick Coil Connector #3 [D] (disconnect)

Pull the main harness upward and remove the stick coil #3.

Stick Coil (Ignition Coil together with Spark Plug Cap) Installation•

Install the coil using the following steps.

○Insert the coil as shown being careful of the coil heads [A] direction.

Do not tap the coil head while installing the coil.

•Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).