Spark Plug: Service and Repair

SPARK PLUG







Exploded View

Removal

Both sides
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

RH side

2. NOTE: The upper intake manifold must be removed to access the RH spark plugs only.

Remove the upper intake manifold.

Both sides
3. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
4. Remove the bolts and the ignition coils.

5. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Remove the spark plugs.

Installation

Both sides







1. Inspect the spark plugs.







2. Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
3. Install the spark plugs.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

Install the ignition coils and bolts.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

5. Connect the ignition coil electrical connectors.

RH side
6. Install the upper intake manifold.

Both sides
7. Connect the battery ground cable.