(2018 DJ CR 3.6) How do you remove this?

[BlueDragon]

Hey everyone,

I'm changing an ignition coil, but cannot remove THIS thing.

I'm told there are two screws behind it.

Can't find them- even with light and mirror.

It would help to know what this thing is called.

I've spent 45 minutes online trying to find out what it's called so I can find pics and visually see the screw holes.

I'm stuck and stopped at this point.

 

VEHICLE:

2019 DJ Crossroad AWD 3.6L

 

BACKGROUND:

Spark plugs were changed this week. (apparently previous owner(s) never changed them - worst I've ever seen). Due to the insane method of changing them, I paid a local mechanic to change them for me.

Now, I need to change a coil #5 (P0305).

I can't pay him for all that again, so I'm doing myself. I'm a basic car guy, but I'm cussing out the engineers on this one.

 

TLDR:

I need to know name of this part, especially to VISUALLY find out back screws location I'll need to feel for in order to change an ignition coil.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Dean H]

Easy.

 

To remove it.

 

On the front is a leg with a push pin holding it.

 

Pop out and remove the push pin.

 

Lift up on the air box.

 

The rear just snaps into place. 

 

Pulls straight out of the throttle body.

 

Getting it out from underneath the cowl takes some work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 12, 2025 by Dean H

[Dean H]

Push pin circled.

 

 

With air intake box removed.

[2late4u]

make sure you are using a quality coil pack,I have watched so many videos lately from bad or counterfeit cheap coils causing problems....ALSO you tube has a some great videos on how to replace the plugs and such

Edited September 13, 2025 by 2late4u

[BlueDragon]

So I've discovered this year does not have screws in back like most videos mentioned. 

Thanks!

[BlueDragon]

3 hours ago, 2late4u said:

make sure you are using a quality coil pack,I have watched so many videos lately from bad or counterfeit cheap coils causing problems....ALSO you tube has a some great videos on how to replace the plugs and such

The videos said there were screws in back, which is not the case on mine anyway (2018 DJ Crossroad AWD 3.6L).

 

Dean was right about just pulling up. (Thanks Dean)

 

I ended up using a Duralast one from Autozone since it was all that was in stock at that time and I had a $150 gift card.

 

I replaced the gaskets when I had my mechanic replace the spark plugs earlier this week.

 

If the coil ends up being bad, what brands are recommended?

 

It's working now, but I'll do a longer test drive tomorrow to confirm.

 

What a PITA this 2 hour job is. It's easy, but way too involved for what used to be simple 15-20min job on a 90s car. I've discovered that it's doable though.

 

Edited September 13, 2025 by BlueDragon
Specified "coil" instead of "it"

[2late4u]

11 hours ago, BlueDragon said:

The videos said there were screws in back, which is not the case on mine anyway (2018 DJ Crossroad AWD 3.6L).

 

Dean was right about just pulling up. (Thanks Dean)

 

I ended up using a Duralast one from Autozone since it was all that was in stock at that time and I had a $150 gift card.

 

I replaced the gaskets when I had my mechanic replace the spark plugs earlier this week.

 

If the coil ends up being bad, what brands are recommended?

 

It's working now, but I'll do a longer test drive tomorrow to confirm.

 

What a PITA this 2 hour job is. It's easy, but way too involved for what used to be simple 15-20min job on a 90s car. I've discovered that it's doable though.

 

OEM is what I would use