Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Service and Repair  
 

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect the accelerator cable.

  

  1. Grasp the spark plug boot firmly and with a twisting pulling motion, disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the ignition wire directly, as the wire may separate from the connector inside the spark plug boot.

  

  1. Squeeze the locking tabs and twist while pulling upward to disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil and remove the wires.

INSTALLATION

  

  1. Connect the spark plug wires to the correct ignition coil terminal.

CAUTION: Correct installation of the spark plug wires is critical to engine operation. If one spark plug wire is not correctly installed at either the spark plug or the ignition coil, both spark plugs connected to the ignition coil may not fire under load.

NOTE:

  • Whenever an ignition wire is reinstalled, or a new one is installed, apply dielectric compound to the interior surface of the spark plug wire boot.
  • Before installing the spark plug wires, inspect the spark plug wires for any visible damage; install new wires if necessary.
  1. Connect the spark plug wires to the correct spark plugs.