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Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Spark Plug

REMOVAL

Spark plug:
Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for the spark plug.


1. RH SIDE
1. Remove the collector cover.

NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.

1. Lift up (A) in two positions at the rear.
2. Moving (B) in two positions at the front toward the vehicle, lift them up.






2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Remove the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the bracket (A).
5. Disconnect the connector (B) from ignition coil.






6. Remove the ignition coil.

NOTE: Turn the #5 ignition coil to remove it.

7. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.






2. LH SIDE

1. Remove the collector cover.

NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.

1. Lift up (A) in two positions at the rear.
2. Moving (B) in two positions at the front toward the vehicle, lift them up.






2. Remove the battery and battery carrier.
3. Remove the bracket (A).
4. Disconnect the connector (B) from ignition coil.






5. Remove the ignition coil.

NOTE: Turn the #6 ignition coil to remove it.

6. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.






INSTALLATION

1. RH SIDE

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Spark plug 21 N.m (2.1 kgf.m, 15.5 ft.lb)
Ignition coil 16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 11.8 ft.lb)
Bracket (A) 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 4.7 ft.lb)

2. LH SIDE

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Spark plug 21 N.m (2.1 kgf.m, 15.5 ft.lb)
Ignition coil 16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 11.8 ft.lb)
Bracket (A) 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 4.7 ft.lb)