Removal and Replacement

SPARK PLUGS







Exploded View

Remover, Spark Plug Wire:

Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







3. CAUTION: It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots while pulling along the axis of the spark plug to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wires.

With a twisting motion, use the special tool to pull the 6 spark plug wires from the spark plugs.

4. Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
5. Remove the 6 spark plugs.

Installation







1. Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
2. Install the 6 spark plugs.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

3. Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug wire boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

4. CAUTION:
- Spark plug wires must be connected to the correct spark plug. Mark spark plug wire locations before removing them.
- Make sure the spark plug boots are positioned so the spark plug wires do not contact the exhaust manifold.

Connect the 6 spark plug wires to the spark plugs.

5. Connect the battery ground cable.