Spark Plug Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the spark plug wires.
2. Remove the heated oxygen sensor from the right oxidation catalytic converter.



3. Loosen each spark plug one or two turns.
4. Brush or air blast away any dirt from around the spark plugs.
5. Remove the spark plugs one at a time and place each plug in a tray marked with the corresponding cylinder numbers.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Properly position each spark plug washer.
2. Inspect each spark plug gap. Adjust each plug as needed.

Specification
Spark plug gap: 1.524 mm (0.060 in).

3. Hand start the spark plugs in the corresponding cylinders.
4. Tighten the spark plugs.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten
Tighten the spark plugs to 20 N.m(15 lb ft).




5. Install the heated oxygen sensor to the right oxidation catalytic converter.

Tighten
Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

6. Install the spark plug wires