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Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Spark Plug

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

RH SIDE

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.






2. Remove the air cleaner case.
3. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
4. Remove the ignition coil.

NOTE: Turn #3 ignition coil by 180 degrees to remove it.






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

LH SIDE

1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the secondary air pump.
3. Remove the bolts that secure the air duct to the rocker cover LH, and lift the air duct.






4. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
5. Remove the ignition coil.

NOTE: Turn #4 ignition coil by 180° to remove it.






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

INSTALLATION

RH SIDE

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque (Spark plug): 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

Tightening torque (Ignition coil): 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

LH SIDE

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque (Spark plug): 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

Tightening torque (Ignition coil): 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Tightening torque (Air duct): 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)