Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
1. When removing ignition wires from spark plugs, use Spark Plug Wire Remover 303-106 (T74P-6666-A). Grasp and twist the ignition wire spark
plug boot back and forth on the spark plug insulator to free the boot.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the ignition wire directly, the wire may separate from the connector inside the spark plug boot.
Removing Ignition Wires At Coil Pack
2. Disconnect the ignition wire from the ignition coil by squeezing the locking tabs and twisting while pulling upward.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the ignition wire directly, the wire may separate from the connector inside the ignition coil boot.
3. If required, remove ignition wire separator from the throttle body stud bolts.
4. Open ignition wire separators and remove ignition wire.
INSTALLATION
1. Whenever an ignition wire is removed for any reason from a spark plug or ignition coil, or a new ignition wire is installed, coat the entire interior
surface of the spark plug and ignition coil boot with Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A with a small clean tool prior to installation.
2. Install each ignition wire to the proper terminal on the ignition coil. The terminals on the ignition coil and the ignition wire are numbered. Make
sure the ignition coil boots are fully seated and that both ignition coil boot locking tabs are engaged.
CAUTION: Proper installation of ignition wires is critical to vehicle operation. If any ignition wire is not properly installed on spark plug or
ignition coil, both spark plugs connected to that ignition coil may not operate under load.
3. Route ignition wires and ignition wire separators.
4. If removed, install the ignition wire separator to the throttle body stud bolts. Install and tighten retaining nuts to 5.7 N.m (45-61 Lb-In).
5. Connect ignition wire to spark plug.
