Removal and Installation

Ignition System:

REMOVAL






CAUTION: All spark plugs installed on an engine, must be of the same heat range.

Spark plug
(Primary) RC10YC4 (CHAMPION)
(Alternate) BKR5E-11 (NGK)
(Alternate) BKR6E-11 (NGK)

RH SIDE




1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
2. Remove the air intake duct.
1. Remove the resonator chamber.

3. Remove the spark plug cords by pulling boot, not cord itself.

4. Remove the spark plugs with the spark plug sockets.

LH SIDE

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.

2. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
3. Disconnect the rear window glass washer hose from washer motor, then plug connection with a suitable cap.
4. Remove the two bolts which hold the washer tank, then take the tank away from the working area.

5. Remove the spark plug cords by pulling boot, not cord itself.

6. Remove the spark plugs with the spark plug sockets.

INSTALLATION

RH SIDE

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening Torque (Spark plug): 21 Nm (2.1 kgf-m, 15 ft. lbs)

CAUTION: The above torque should be only applied to new spark plugs without oil on their threads. In case their threads are lubricated, the torque should be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the specified torque in order to avoid over-stressing.

LH SIDE

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening Torque (Spark plug): 21 Nm (2.1 kgf-m, 15 ft. lbs)

CAUTION: The above torque should be only applied to new spark plugs without oil on their threads. In case their threads are lubricated, the torque should be reduced by approximately 1/3 of the specified torque in order to avoid over-stressing.