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How to Replace Ignition Coil 2003-04 GMC Envoy XL

Created on: 2014-08-23

How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a bad or broken ignition coil on 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 GMC Envoy, ENovy XL, Envoy XUV.

  1. step 1 :Removing the Ignition Coil
    • Disconnect the ignition coil wiring harness
    • Pry the spark plug wire off the ignition coil
    • Remove the two 7mm bolts from the ignition coil
    • Pull off the ignition coil
  2. step 2 :Installing the New Ignition Coil
    • Wipe down the ignition coil mounting area
    • Connect the ignition coil wiring harness
    • Line up the ignition coil with the bolt holes
    • Insert the two 7mm bolts into the ignition coil
    • Push the spark plug wire onto the ignition coil
    • Repeat these steps for the remaining ignition coils

Tools needed

  • Flat Blade Screwdriver

    7mm Socket

    Ratchet

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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.

In this video, we're going to show you how to replace an ignition coil on this 2003 GMC Envoy XL, with the 5.3 liter V8 engine. The items that you'll need for this is a new ignition coil from 1AAuto.com, 7mm socket and ratchet, and a flat blade screwdriver.

Because this is a V8, there's four ignition coils on either side of the engine, four here, and four more here. Each one is held in with two 7mm bolts. Start off by disconnecting the harness. Just lift up on the tab and disconnect it, and then pull and pry off the spark plug wire from the ignition coil, and then remove those two 7mm bolts. Once the bolt's removed, the ignition coil will pull right off.

On the left, is the old ignition coil; on the right, is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical, and will fit exactly the same. Wipe down the area where the ignition coil goes. Reconnect the harness to your ignition coil to help hold it into place, and then line it up on the bolt holes, and replace those two 7mm bolts, and tighten them up. Reconnect the plug wire, and repeat for any of the other coils you want to replace.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

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