Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement 3800 V6 L36

Tools Required

J 38491 Spark Plug Heat Shield Removal Tool

1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.




Notice: 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.

3. Remove the spark plug wires at the rear of the engine using the following steps:

•	Note the position of the spark plug wires before removing the wires.

•	Twist the spark plug boot 1/2 turn before removing the boot.

•	Gently pry the heat shield up from spark plugs using the J 38491 .

•	Remove the spark plug wires form the spark plugs at the rear of the engine.




4. Remove the spark plug wires (1,3,5) from the spark plugs at the front of the engine using the following steps:

•	Note the position of the spark plug wires before removing the wires.

•	Twist the spark plug boot 1/2 turn before removing the boot.

•	Gently pry the heat shield up from spark plugs using the J 38491 .

•	Remove the spark plug wires form the spark plugs at the front of the engine.




5. Remove the spark plug wires from the wire looms.
6. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition control module.
7. When replacing the spark plug wires transfer any of the following:

•	Boot heat shields

•	Spark plug wire conduit

•	Spark plug wire retaining clips

1. Install the spark plug wires to the engine.
2. Connect the spark plug wires (1-6) to the ignition control module in the proper position.



3. Connect the spark plug wires to the wire looms.



4. Connect the spark plug wires (1,3,5) to the spark plugs at the front of the engine.



5. Connect the spark plug wires (2,4,6) to the spark plugs at the rear of the engine.
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.