How to Change the Coil Pack in a 2005 Town & Country

The Chrysler Town & Country was introduced in 1984 as a "carlike" van, and later was the reason for the term "minivan" to come into existence. The 2005 Chrysler Town & Country was produced with an option of either a 3.3-liter V-6 or a 3.8-liter V-6 engine. The 2005 Town & Country was equipped with multiport electronic fuel injection, and an ignition system that did not require a distributor. The coil pack on the Town & Country, regardless of engine size, was identical in nature. The coil distributes the spark throughout the engine and is controlled by the engine control computer.

Things You'll Need

  • New ignition coil or coil pack
  • 1/4-inch drive ratchet and socket set, with 4-inch or longer extension
  • Masking tape
  • Marker or pen
  • Tear six pieces of masking tape about 2 inches in length each. Stick the torn tabs of masking tape onto the radiator shroud, or front of the engine compartment. Label the tabs 1 through 6. Wrap the "1" tape label around the upper left or first spark plug wire. Tape the next five wires in order from top to bottom on the left of the coil module, and then on the right. The numbers on the left should read 1, 2, 3, and the numbers on the right should read 4, 5, 6. Labeling the wires will help during the reinstalling process.

  • Remove the wires from the coil pack.

  • Remove the coil pack mounting bolts, using a 1/4-inch ratchet and socket, along with a 4-inch or longer extension. The extension will give you greater leverage and maneuverability on the coil module. Turn the mounting bolts counterclockwise to remove them completely.

  • Wedge a flathead screwdriver between the coil pack and the engine. Shimmy the screwdriver until the coil module releases from the engine. Continue to shimmy the screwdriver around the coil pack in a clockwise pattern if the coil pack does not release right away. Do not attempt to pry the coil off in one motion or you will damage the coil and possibly the engine parts beneath the coil. Remove the coil pack from the vehicle.