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Remove, Clean, Adjust and Refit

SPARK PLUGS





REMOVE, CLEAN, ADJUST AND REFIT

Open the bonnet.
Disconnect the plug leads from the spark plugs.
Ensure the engine is clean around the plugs then release and remove the plugs using a suitable plug spanner.
With the plugs removed ensure the plug apertures are clean.
Clean the plug electrodes using suitable equipment to remove all carbon deposits.
Set the electrode gap to 0.025 in (0.64mm).
Refit the plugs to the engine and tighten to the correct torque.
Connect the plug leads to the spark plugs.
Close the bonnet.

DATA

SERVICE TOOLS
Torque wrench.

TORQUE FIGURES
Spark plugs 16.25-28.45 Nm

SPANNER SIZES
5/8 AF.