Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 440

Fig. 4: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Lock Pin 
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2. Remove bolt holding down the ignition coil.  

3. Remove ignition coil from engine.  

4. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.  

5. Attach the spark plug to the ignition coil.  

6. Reconnect ignition coil harness connector to ignition coil.  

7. Ground the spark plug to the engine. 

Fig. 5: Grounding Spark Plug To Engine 
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8. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked. 

NOTE:

To prevent fuel being injected from injectors while the engine is being 
cranked, remove the fuel pump relay (A) from the fuse box. 
Crank the engine for no more than 5-10 seconds.

 

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Fig. 6: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay 
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9. Continue to inspect other cylinders of suspected `no spark' concerns.  

10. Install in the reverse order of testing and removal. 

 

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Fig. 7: Spark Plug Test Flow Chart 
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INSPECT SPARK PLUG 

1. Remove the ignition coil connector (A). 

 

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Fig. 8: Locating Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils 
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Fig. 9: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Lock Pin 
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2. Remove the ignition coil (B). 

Remove bolt holding down the ignition coil. 

Remove ignition coil from engine. 

3. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug. 

NOTE:

When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and push 
the clip (B).

CAUTION: Be careful that no contaminates enter through the spark plug holes.

 

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