Brad's Car Manuals: A 3rd party mirror of CHARM + LEMON car manuals
Home >> Pontiac >> 1985 >> Fiero L4-151 2.5L >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Powertrain Management >> Ignition System >> Distributor >> Service and Repair >> Distributor Replacement >> With Remote Coil

With Remote Coil

Download the full database via torrent (~1.1 TB)  |  Download Brad's custom LEMON patches

Camaro, FIERO & Firebird

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect ignition switch battery feed wire, then if equipped, the tachometer lead from distributor cap. Do not use a tool of any kind to release locking tabs.
3. Remove distributor cap by turning four retaining latches counterclockwise, then position cap aside.
4. Disconnect 4 terminal ECM harness connector from distributor.
5. If necessary, disconnect spark plug cables from cap.
6. Remove distributor clamp screw, then the hold-down clamp.
7. Note position of rotor, then pull distributor up until rotor just stops turning counterclockwise and again note position of rotor. To ensure correct timing of distributor it must be installed with rotor correctly positioned as described.
8. Reverse procedure to install.
9. Adjust ignition timing as specified in Tune Up Section.