Igniter Removal and Replacement Procedure

Igniter Removal and Replacement Procedure (Step 6)

1) When starting the removal of the igniter unit, disconnect the green wire connector to the distributor assembly.
2) Disconnect the resistive cord from the spark plugs.

CAUTION: * Check that the ignition key is in the OFF position.
* Do not drop screws and nuts in the distributor.
* Do not pull excessively on the wirings and connectors.

Replacement of I.I.A Igniter Unit Without Removing the Distributor:

(A) Replacement of I.I.A Igniter Unit without Removing the Distributor:

1) Remove distributor cap, rotor, ignition coil cover and igniter cover.

Igniter Unit Replacement:

2) Identify position of pink and white wire from pickup coil. (Signal generator)
3) Disconnect red and brown wires from the right ignition coil (+) terminal, and yellow and blue wires from the left ignition coil (-) terminal.
4) Disconnect pink, white, and black wires from igniter unit.

5) Remove and discard the two retaining screws and lift out the igniter unit.

Installation of Igniter Unit:

(B) Installation of Igniter Unit

1) Install new igniter using two new retaining screws.

2) Install the pickup coil (signal generator) lead wire as indicated below:

Note: Two different types of end terminal on pickup coil lead wires

A. Nut Type Terminal

Twist lead wire as illustrated, then install pink wire terminal first onto the right igniter terminal.
B. Welded Nut Type Terminal

Install white wire terminal first onto the center terminal of igniter without twisting the lead wires.
* Insert pink and white wires into clamp as illustrated.

* Make sure that the wires do not contact with signal rotor, distributor housing or advance plate.

Installation of Igniter Unit:

3) Install black wire on its original location to the igniter terminal.

4) Route red and yellow wire from igniter so that it would not contact any moving parts. Connect red wire and brown wire to the right ignition coil (+) terminal. Connect the yellow wire to the left coil (-) terminal with the blue wire. When the red and brown wire are installed to the ignition coil (+) terminal, insert the wires properly into the groves of the coil so as to avoid touching the rotor.
5) Install igniter cover, coil cover, rotor and distributor cap.