Removal and Installation
Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Scheme 8
Scheme 9
- NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the ignition coil-on-plugs. NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal. NOTE: When installing apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil boots before attaching to the spark plugs. Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Visual check. Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug rubber boot for cracks, rips or tears. Replace any damaged coil-on-plug rubber boots.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Remove the 4 ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to «IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG»(ref-569619-S34048179472013072700000) .
- NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug. NOTE: The spark plug procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the cylinder head and spark plug will result. NOTE: Do not remove the spark plugs when the engine is hot or cold soaked. Spark plug thread or cylinder head damage can occur. Make sure the engine is warm (hand touch after cooling down) prior to spark plug removal. NOTE: The spark plug must be positively located in any assembly aid or tool to prevent the spark plug from falling into the spark plug location, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or to the spark plug. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.