Non-Turbo Model

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Recommended spark plug:

< Refer to ELECTRICAL , Forester. >

RH side
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner case. < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
3. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
4. Remove the ignition coil.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts (RH Side)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
5. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  CAUTION: Degrease the ignition coil installation portion and the mounting bolts.
  
  Tightening torque (Spark plug):
  
  17.5 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)
  
  Tightening torque (Ignition coil):
  
  8.5 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb)
LH side
1. Remove the battery. < Refer to REMOVAL , Battery. >
2. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
3. Remove the ignition coil.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts (LH Side)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
4. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  CAUTION: Degrease the ignition coil installation portion and the mounting bolts.
  
  Tightening torque (Spark plug):
  
  17.5 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)
  
  Tightening torque (Ignition coil):
  
  8.5 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb)