GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.


    Object Number: 1774994  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the left side spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
  3. Disconnect the left side spark plug wires from the ignition coil.
  4. Remove the spark plug wire clips from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor bracket and the heater inlet and outlet pipe tab.
  5. Remove the spark plug wire assembly.
  6. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clips and remove the appropriate spark plug wire.

  7. Object Number: 1798989  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the right side spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
  9. Disconnect the right side spark plugs from the ignition coils.
  10. Remove the spark plug wire assembly.
  11. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clip and remove the appropriate spark plug wire.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1798989  Size: SH
  1. Install the spark plug wire assembly.
  2. Connect the right side spark plugs to the ignition coils.
  3. Connect the right side spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
  4. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clip and install the appropriate spark plug wire.

  5. Object Number: 1774994  Size: SH
  6. Install the spark plug wire assembly.
  7. Connect the left side spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
  8. Connect the left side spark plug wires to the ignition coil.
  9. Install the spark plug wire clips to the MAP sensor bracket and the heater inlet and outlet pipe tab.
  10. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clips and install the appropriate spark plug wire.
  11. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.