Spark Plug: Testing and Inspection
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCAUTION: All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the same heat range.
Spark plug: NGK: PFR5B-11
1. #1 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Remove #1 spark plug cord by pulling boot not cord itself.
3) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±2.9 Nm (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
2. #2 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Remove battery.
3) Remove #2 spark plug cord by pulling boot not cord itself.
4) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
5) Installation is in the revet-se order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug): 2.9 Nm (2.14 ft-lb)
3. #3 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Disconnect mass air flow sensor connector.
3) Remove four clips securing air cleaner upper cover.
4) Loosen the clamp screw and separate air cleaner upper cover from air intake duct.
5) Remove air cleaner element.
6) Remove #3 spark plug cord by pulling boot not cord itself.
7) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
8) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug):
20.6±29 Nm (2.10±0.30 kg-m, 15.19±2.14 ft-lb)
4. #4 SPARK PLUG
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Remove battery.
3) Remove washer tank mounting bolts.
4) Disconnect washer tank connectors.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect washer tank hoses as washer fluid will leak out from washer tank.
5) Move washer tank upward.
6) Remove #4 spark plug cord by pulling boot, not cord itself.
7) Remove spark plug with the spark plug socket.
8) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque (Spark plug): 2.9 Nm (2.14 ft-lb)
CAUTION: The above torque should be only applied to new spark plugs without oil on their threads. In case their threads are lubricated, the torque should be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the specified torque in order to avoid over-stressing.