Broken screw?

2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
100,532 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERICASAINZ
My car was misfiring wiring so I changed the spark plugs and the ignition coil with Boot and everything but the old one had broken the screw to hold it down broke inside of where the screw goes so when I put the new one in I can't screw it down to hold it closed how do I get that out.
Jun 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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STRAILER
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Yep, that can be a problem, here is a video to show you how to get the broken piece out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDt5OUIZTs0

Please upload pictures or videos in your response so I can see what you are dealing with.
Jun 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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