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Spark Plug

Engine, Cooling and Exhaust › Engine
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Labor

Replace — 6 Plugs1.2 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
12 Plugs1.7 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Procedures
Torquereference
SPARK PLUG Spark Plugs 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Spark Plug Specificationsreference
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
SPARK PLUGS
Spark Plug - Installation4 steps
  1. Start the spark plug into the cylinder head by hand to avoid cross threading.
  2. Tighten spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Torque Specifications.
  3. Before installing ignition coil(s), check condition of coil O-ring and replace as necessary. To aid in coil installation, apply silicone to coil O-ring.
  4. Install ignition coil(s) Ignition Coil - Installation.
Spark Plug - Removal5 steps
  1. Remove necessary air filter tubing at throttle body.
  2. Prior to removing ignition coil, spray compressed air around coil base at cylinder head.
  3. Prior to removing spark plug, spray compressed air into cylinder head opening. This will help prevent foreign material from entering combustion chamber.
  4. Remove spark plug from cylinder head using a quality socket with a rubber or foam insert. Also check condition of ignition coil O-ring and replace as necessary.
  5. Inspect spark plug condition.