Removal and Installation

Plugs, Ignition Wires, Ignition Coil And Igniter:

SPARK PLUGS / REMOVAL

CAUTION: All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the same heat range.

Type Manufacturer
RC10YC4 CHAMPION


Alternate Type Manufacturer
BKR5E-11 NGK
BKR6E-11 NGK






RIGHT SIDE
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove resonator chamber.






3. Remove spark plug cords by pulling boot, not cord itself.






4. Remove spark plugs with the spark plug socket.






LEFT SIDE
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.






2. Disconnect washer motor connector.
3. Disconnect rear window glass washer hose from washer motor, then plug connection with a suitable cap.






4. Remove the two bolts which hold the washer tank, then take the tank away from the working area.






5. Remove spark plugs cord by pulling boot, not cord itself.






6. Remove spark plug with the spark plugs socket.




INSTALLATION

RIGHT SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque (Spark plug): 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15 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.

Tightening torque (Resonator chamber): 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)

LEFT SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque (Spark plug): 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15 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.