Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Replacing Spark Plugs

NOTE: As the illustrations in the information are used for different model years and/or models, certain variations may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removing Sparkplugs:

Remove:







- any charge air pipe over the engine.

Seal the openings.

- the upper camshaft belt cover.
- the cover over the ignition coils.

Remove The Spark Plugs







Mark up the ignition coils.

Remove:
- the ignition coils.

Mark up their locations.

Put the ignition coils to one side without disconnecting the connectors.

- the spark plugs.

Replace The Spark Plugs







Install new spark plugs:
- Check the spark plug gap.
- Correct spark gap: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.02 - 0.03 in).

- Lubricate the spark plug threads with paste.

P/N: 116 1408.

- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb.ft).

Install:







- the ignition coils.
- Check the marking.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (7.4 lb.ft).

- the cover over the ignition coils.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).

- the upper camshaft belt cover.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).

- any charge air pipe over the engine.

Remove the seals from the openings.

Checking Work

Function Test:
- start the engine and check that it functions normally.

Wipe the steering wheel and gear selector lever clean.