Section 03-07A: Ignition, Distributor
1996 F-Series and Bronco with Gasoline Engines Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Ignition Control Module

Removal

  1. Remove two screws retaining ignition control module (ICM) (12A297) heat sink assembly to left fender apron.

  1. Disconnect harness connector from ignition control module.

  1. Remove two screws retaining ignition control module to heat sink and remove ignition control module.

Installation

  1. Coat ignition control module baseplate with silicone compound, approximately 0.0179mm (1/32-inch) thick. Use Silicone Dielectric Compound (WA-10) D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A.

  1. Position ignition control module onto heat sink and tighten two retaining screws to 1.2-1.8 Nm (11-16 lb-in).

  1. Install ignition control module heat sink assembly on left fender apron using two retaining screws, and tighten to 9-14 Nm (80-124 lb-in).

  1. Connect wiring to ignition control module.