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Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Spark Plug Removal:




Spark Plug Gap:






NOTE: This engine is equipped with an aluminum cylinder head. Allow the engine to cool before removing spark plugs. Removing the spark plugs from an engine at operating temperature may damage the spark plug threads in the cylinder head. Also be certain to clean any dirt or debris from around spark plug holes prior to removing spark plugs.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Secondary (spark plug) wire(s) from spark plug(s).
3. Spark plug(s) from cylinder head.

CLEAN
Spark plug using a spark plug cleaner or wire brush.

INSPECT
Spark plug(s) for electrode wear, carbon deposits and insulator damage. Refer to Testing and Inspection / Procedures under Spark Plugs.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

IMPORTANT:
^ This vehicle should be serviced with:
NGK: BK5EYA
Nippondenso: K16R-U
^ Set spark plug gap to 0.80 mm (0.031 in.).

1. Spark plug(s) to cylinder head. Tighten spark plug to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
2. Secondary (spark plug) wire(s) to spark plug(s).
3. Negative (-) battery cable. Tighten negative (-) battery cable-to-negative (-) battery terminal retainer to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).