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Spark Plugs




Spark Plugs





Removal

LH side

1. Disconnect the crankcase vent tube quick connect coupling from the valve cover fitting and position aside.

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 6 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

4. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

Remove the 6 bolts and the 6 ignition coil-on-plugs.

5. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

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

Remove the 6 spark plugs.

Installation

Both sides

1. Inspect the 6 spark plugs.









2. Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.





3. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Install the 6 spark plugs.

- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

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

Install the 6 ignition coil-on-plugs and the 6 bolts.

- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

5. Connect the 6 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

RH side

6. Install the upper intake manifold.

LH side

7. Position and connect the crankcase vent tube quick connect coupling to the valve cover fitting.