GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Base ignition timing (not adjustable) | 10 degrees BTDC |
| Firing order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Spark plug gap | 1.07-1.17 mm (0.042-0.046 in) |
| Spark plug | AGSF-32FM |
| Lubricant | |
| Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A | ESE-M1C171-A |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| Ignition coil bolts | 6 |
| Spark plugs | 15 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The electronic ignition (EI) system for the 3.0L engine consists of the following components
- Ignition coil
- Spark plugs
- Spark plug wires
- Radio ignition interference capacitor
The ignition coil
- is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM).
- each ignition coil fires 2 spark plugs.
The spark plug
- ignites the fuel and air mixture.
The spark plug wire
- carries high voltage pulses from the ignition coil to the spark plugs.
Refer to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES for additional information on ignition coil matched pairs.
Refer to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES for diagnosis and testing of the electronic ignition (EI) system.
Scheme 3
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12259 | Spark plug wire set |
| 2 | W706825 | Ignition coil stud bolt |
| 3 | Ignition coil electrical connector (part of 12B637) | |
| 4 | W706995 | Ignition coil bolt (3 required) |
| 5 | 12029 | Ignition coil |
| 6 | 12405 | Spark plug (6 required) |
| 7 | 12297 | Spark plug wire retainer (7 required) |
- For additional information, refer to the appropriate procedures.