CAUTION
- Prior to starting work, pay special attention to the following: Always wear work clothes, a safety cap, protective shoes. Additionally, wear a helmet, protective goggles, etc. if necessary. Protect the vehicle using a seat cover, fender cover, etc. Prepare the service tools, clean cloth, containers to catch grease and oil, etc.
- Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
- When performing a repair, identify the cause of trouble and avoid unnecessary removal, disassembly and replacement.
- Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground cable from battery.
- Always use the jack-up point when the shop jacks or rigid racks are used to support the vehicle.
- Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation, disassembly or assembly.
- Keep the removed parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.
- All removed parts, if to be reused, should be reinstalled in the original positions with attention to the correct directions, etc.
- Bolts, nuts and washers should be replaced with new parts as required.
- Be sure to tighten the fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
RH SIDE
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
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)
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- Check the spark plug for abnormalities. If defective, replace the spark plug.
- Check the spark plug electrode and condition of the insulator. If abnormal, check and repair the cause and replace the spark plug. Normal: Brown to grayish-tan deposits and slight electrode wear indicate correct spark plug heat range. Carbon fouled: Dry fluffy carbon deposits on insulator and electrode are mostly caused by slow speed driving in the city, weak ignition, too rich fuel mixture, etc. Oil fouled: Wet black deposits show oil entrance into combustion chamber through worn piston rings or increased clearance between valve guides and valve stems. Overheating: White or light gray insulator with black or brown spots and bluish burnt electrodes indicate engine overheating, wrong selection of fuel, or loose spark plugs.
- Using a nylon brush, etc., clean and remove the carbon or oxide deposits from the spark plug. If deposits are too stubborn, replace the spark plugs. After cleaning the spark plugs, check the spark plug gap "L" using a gap gauge. If it is not within the standard, replace the spark plug. NOTE: Never use a plug cleaner. Do not use a metal brush as it may damage the electrode area. Spark plug gap L: Standard 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)