Spark Plug: Service and Repair

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: This engine has aluminum cylinder heads. Do not remove the spark plugs from a hot engine, allow it to cool first. Removing the spark plugs from a hot engine may cause spark plug thread damage or cylinder head damage.




1. Remove the ignition coil housing.

IMPORTANT: Remove any water and debris from the spark plug holes before spark plug removal with compressed air.

2. Remove the spark plugs.
3. Inspect the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: DO NOT coat the spark plugs with anti seize compound. Over torquing could occur and damage to the cylinder head threads may result.




1. Check the gap on the spark plug(s), using around wire type spark plug gap gage. Refer to Ignition System Specifications.
2. Install the spark plugs.

Tighten the plugs to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

3. Install the ignition coil housing.