Spark Plug: Service and Repair

WM 287020 Removing and installing spark plugs

Tools





Technical values






Preliminary work

CAUTION

Hot components

- Risk of burns

-> Let hot components cool down.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

1. Remove rear wheel.
Socket-wrench insert P300 should be used to avoid damaging the rims.
=> 44051900 Removing and installing wheel.
2. Remove rear silencer.
=> 263319 Removing and installing rear silencer.
3. Remove upper part of heat shield.
=> 261219 Removing and installing heat shield.
3.1. Unscrew two M6 x 12 outer Torx screws (socket insert E10) and remove heat shield.
4. Remove ignition rod module.
=> 282019 Removing and installing ignition coils.

Removal

Removing spark plugs

Component overview:





Component overview





NOTICE

Incorrect tool

- Risk of damage to components

-> Use prescribed tool.

1. Remove spark plugs using spark-plug socket wrench Nr.14 and extension Nr.15 -1-.





Using spark plug tool

Installation

Installing spark plugs

NOTICE

Incorrect tool

- Risk of damage to components

-> Use prescribed tool.

1. Fit spark plug using spark-plug socket wrench Nr.14 and extension Nr.15 and tighten to the specified tightening torque.





Using spark plug tool

=> Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ftlb.)
=> Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 ftlb.)+3 Nm (+2 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Install ignition rod module.
=> 282019 Removing and installing ignition coils.
=> Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
2. Install upper part of heat shield.
=> 261219 Removing and installing heat shield.
2.1. Fit heat shield and screw in and tighten two M6 x 12 outer Torx screws (socket insert E10).
=> Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
3. Install rear silencer.
=> 263319 Removing and installing rear silencer.
4. Mount rear wheel.
Socket-wrench insert P300 should be used to avoid damaging the rims.
=> 44051900 Removing and installing wheel.