Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Ignition System:

REMOVAL

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

Spark plug:
NGK: PFR6G

RH SIDE




1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner lower case.




3. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.




4. Remove the ignition coil.




5. Remove the spark plugs with the spark plug sockets.

LH SIDE




1. Disconnect the battery terminals, and then remove the battery and battery carrier.




2. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
3. Disconnect the 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. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.




6. Remove the ignition coil.




7. Remove the spark plug with the spark plug sock-

INSTALLATION

RH SIDE

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

Tightening torque (Ignition coil): 16 N.m (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 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.

LH SIDE

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

Tightening torque (Ignition coil): 16 N.m (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 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.