How to Replace the Ignition Coil in a Cadillac Escalade

Ensure your safety by disconnecting the negative battery cable from the battery before working on your Cadillac Escalade. This prevents sparks caused when metal touches the engine.

Access the ignition coil by removing the nut and the air cleaner assembly with a wrench. Then, remove the spark plug wires from the Cadillac Escalade ignition coil, which is in the distributor. Disconnect the ignition coil harness electrical connectors.

Separate the ignition coil from the bracket. To do this, remove the studs that hold the bracket to the intake manifold. Two rivets secure the bracket to the ignition coil; you need to drill and punch these to release the ignition coil.

Install the new Cadillac Escalade ignition coil. You can use a universal or stock replacement ignition coil designed to fit your particular engine. When you reassemble the ignition system, use a Torque wrench to tighten the studs to 96 inch pounds (11Nm) torque.