Spark Plug: Service and Repair

SPARK PLUGS

Exploded View

LH Side:

RH Side:

Removal

RH side

1. NOTE: The upper intake manifold must be removed to access the RH spark plugs only.

Remove the upper intake manifold.

Both sides
2. Disconnect the 6 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

3. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

Remove the 6 bolts and the 6 ignition coil-on-plugs.

4. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

Remove the 6 spark plugs.

Installation

Both sides
1. Inspect the 6 spark plugs.







2. Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.







3. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Install the 6 spark plugs.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

Install the 6 ignition coil-on-plugs and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

5. Connect the 6 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

RH side
6. Install the upper intake manifold.