5. Spark Plugs
SA07683
A: REPLACEMENT
SA07683A20
1. NON-TURBO MODEL
SA07683A2003
NOTE:
For spark plug replacement procedure details,
refer to IG section. <Ref. to IG(SOHC)-4, Spark Plug.> and <Ref. to IG(SOHCw/oOBD)-5, Spark Plug.>
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
2) Remove air intake duct as a unit.
3) Remove resonator chamber.
4) Remove washer tank and put it aside.
5) Disconnect spark plug cord.
6) Remove spark plug with a plug-wrench.
7) Set new spark plug.
Recommended spark plug: With OBD
CHAMPION RC10YC4
CHAMPION RC8YC4
NGK BKR6E-11
NIPPONDENSO K20PR-U11
Spark plug gap
1.0-1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in) Without OBD
NGK BKR6E (Without catalytic converter)
CHAMPION RC10YC4 (With catalytic converter)
NGK BKR5E-11 (With catalytic converter)
Spark plug gap
0.7- 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in) (Without
catalytic converter)
1.0-1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in) (With
catalytic converter)
8) Tighten spark plug lightly with hand, and then secure with a plug-wrench to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
20.6 Nm (2.10 kgf-m, 15.19 ft-lb)
NOTE:
- Be sure to place the gasket between the cylinder head and spark plug.
- If torque wrench is not available, tighten spark plug until gasket contacts cylinder head; then
tighten further 1/4 to 1/2 turns.
2. TURBO MODEL
NOTE:
For spark plug replacement procedure details, refer to IG section. <Ref. to IG(DOHC TURBO)-4, Spark Plug.>
1) Disconnect battery ground cable, and then remove battery and battery carrier.
2) Remove air cleaner lower case. <Ref. to IN(DOHC TURBO)-7, Air Cleaner.>
3) Remove washer tank and put it aside.
4) Disconnect connector from ignition coil.
5) Remove ignition coil.
6) Remove spark plug with a plug-wrench.
7) Set new spark plug.
Recommended spark plug: NGK: PFR6B
8) Tighten spark plug lightly with hand, and then secure with a plug-wrench to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: Spark plug
21 Nm (2.1 kgf-m, 15 ft-lb) Ignition coil
16 Nm (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
NOTE:
- Be sure to place the gasket between the cylinder head and spark plug.
- If torque wrench is not available, tighten spark plug until gasket contacts cylinder head; then tighten further 1/4 to 1/2 turns.