Section 03-07A: Distributor Ignition (DI)
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Spark Plug Wires

Tools Required:

 

Removal

  1. When removing wires from spark plugs, use Spark Plug Wire Remover T74P-6666-A. Grasp and twist the boot back and forth on plug insulator to free boot. Use special tool to pull boot from plug. Do not pull on wire directly, or it may become separated from connector inside boot.



     CAUTION: Do not pull on wire.

  1. When removing wires from distributor cap or coil, grasp boot by hand and remove with twisting and pulling motion.
 

Installation

  1. Whenever a high tension wire is removed for any reason from a spark plug, coil or distributor cap, or a new high tension wire is installed, Silicone Dielectric Compound WA-10, D7AZ-19A331-A (ESE-M1C171-A) or equivalent must be applied to boot before it is reconnected. Using a small clean tool, coat entire interior surface of boot with Silicone Dielectric Compound WA-10, D7AZ-19A331-A (ESE-M1C171-A) or equivalent.
  1. Insert each wire on proper terminal of distributor cap. Ensure wires are all the way down over their terminals. The No. 1 terminal is identified on cap. Install wires starting with No. 1 terminal.
  1. Remove wire retaining brackets from old high tension wire set and install them on new set in same relative position. Install wires in brackets on valve rocker arm covers.
  1. Connect wires to proper spark plugs.
  1. Install coil wire.