On-Vehicle Inspection

ON VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: In this section, the terms "cold" and "hot" refer to the temperature of the coils. "Cold" means approximately -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F). "Hot" means approximately 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).

1. INSPECT IGNITION COIL ASSY WITH IGNITER.AND PERFORM SPARK TEST
a. Check for DTCs.

NOTE: If a DTC is present, perform a troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC.

b. Check if sparks occur.
1. Remove the V-bank cover.
2. Remove the intake air surge tank.
3. Remove the ignition coils.
4. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
5. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil and connect the ignition coil connectors.
6. Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.
7. Ground the spark plugs.
8. Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while the engine is being cranked.

NOTE:
- Be sure to ground the spark plug when checking.
- Replace the ignition coil if given physical impact is given to the coil.
- Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.

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Part 2:

9. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.)plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18.5 ft.lbf)

10. Install the ignition coil.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

11. Install the intake air surge tank .
12. Install the V-bank cover.