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Spark Plug: Service and Repair

1. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS
2. REMOVE IGNITION COILS
3. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS





- Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 6 spark plugs from the RH and LH cylinder beads.
4. CLEAN SPARK PLUGS





- If the electrode has traces of wet carbon, allow it to dry and then clean with a spark plug cleaner.

Air pressure: Below 588 kPa (6 kgf/sq.cm, 85 psi)

Duration: 20 seconds or less

HINT: If there are traces of oil, remove it with gasoline before using the spark plug cleaner.

5. VISUALLY INSPECT SPARK PLUGS





- Check the spark plug for thread damage and insulator damage.
- If abnormal, replace the spark plug.

Recommended spark plug:
ND: K16TR11
NGK: BKR5EkB-11


6. ADJUST ELECTRODE GAP





- Carefully bend the outer electrode to obtain the correct electrode gap.

Correct electrode gap: 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)

7. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS

Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

8. REINSTALL IGNITION COILS
9. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS