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.

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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.

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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.