Removal and Installation
LH ignition coil-on-plugs
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-574156) .
- Remove the 2 bolts and the LH ignition coil-on-plug cover. Inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Disconnect the 4 LH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 LH ignition coil-on-plugs, using a twisting motion while pulling up on the ignition coil-on-plug. RH ignition coil-on-plugs
- Detach the 2 wire harness retainers from the stud bolts.
- Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the RH ignition coil-on-plug cover. Inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Disconnect the 4 RH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 RH ignition coil-on-plugs, using a twisting motion while pulling up on the ignition coil-on-plug. All ignition coil-on-plugs
- NOTE: Verify that the ignition coil-on-plug spring is correctly located inside the ignition coil-on-plug boot and that there is no damage to the tip of the boot. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Apply a light coat of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots.
Scheme 11
- Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to «IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG»(ref-574167-S34036784402013082300000) .
- NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage may occur to the cylinder head or spark plug. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs. NOTE: If an original spark plug is used, make sure it is installed in the same cylinder from which it was taken. New spark plugs can be used in any cylinder. Remove the 8 spark plugs. To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
- Inspect the spark plugs. Install new spark plugs as necessary. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-574124) .
- Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.