Removal And Installation: 2.0L
NOTE:
The spark plug gap must be 0.60 - 0.65 mm.
REMOVAL
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .CAUTION:
The spark plug tubes (1) are a thin wall design. Avoid damaging the spark plug tubes. Damage to the spark plug tube can result in oil leaks.
- Prior to removing the spark plug, spray compressed air into the cylinder head opening. This will help prevent foreign material from entering the combustion chamber.
- Remove the spark plug (1) from the cylinder head using a quality thin wall socket with a rubber or foam insert.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Special care should be taken when installing spark plugs into the cylinder head spark plug wells. Be sure the plugs do not drop into the plug wells as electrodes can be damaged.
CAUTION:
The spark plug tubes (1) are a thin wall design. Avoid damaging the spark plug tubes. Damage to the spark plug tube can result in oil leaks.
- Start the spark plug into the cylinder head by hand to avoid cross threading.
- Tighten the spark plug (1) to the proper specification.. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the ignition coil. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.