Spark Plug: Service and Repair

NOTICE:
- Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
- Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap on used spark plug.
- Spark plug should be replaced every 100,000 km (60,000 miles).

1. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERS
2. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS FROM SPARK PLUGS





3. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.





Recommended spark plug





4. INSPECT ELECTRODE GAP

Maximum electrode gap for used spark plug: 1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
Correct electrode gap for new spark plug: 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)

NOTICE: If adjusting the gap of a new spark plug, bend only the base of the ground electrode. Do not touch the tip. Never attempt to adjust the gap on a used plug.

5. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plug.

Torque: 17.5 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

6. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO SPARK PLUGS
7. REINSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERS