Spark Plug: Service and Repair

REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 nuts and V-bank cover.

(b) Disconnect the 6 ignition coil connectors from the RH and LH cylinder heads.

NOTE: Arrange the ignition coils in the correct order.

(e) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 6 spark plugs from the RH and LH cylinder heads.

(f) Check the electrode gap of new spark plugs.

Correct electrode gap:

- 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)

Recommended spark plugs:

- PK2OR11 for ND

- BKR6EP-11 for NGK

NOTICE: If adjusting the gap of e new plug, bend only the base of the ground electrode. DO NOT touch the tip. Never attempt to adjust the gap on a used plug.

(g) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, reinstall the 6 spark plugs.
Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm. 13 ft.lb)

(h) Reinstall the 6 ignition coils with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm. 60 in.lb)

(i) Reconnect the 6 ignition coil connectors.

(j) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, reinstall the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.