Spark Plug: Installation: 2.4L
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CAUTION:
Handle the spark plugs with care. Do not drop or force the spark plugs into the wells, damage to the electrodes and/or porcelain body may occur. Always start each spark plug by hand in order to avoid cross-threading the spark plug in the cylinder head.
Always tighten spark plugs to the specified torque. Too much or not enough torque will cause damage to the cylinder head and/or spark plug and may lead to poor engine performance.
- Install each spark plug to the cylinder head. Tighten spark plugs to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
- Install ignition coil onto spark plug.
- Install ignition coil mounting bolt. Tighten to 9 N.m (79.5 in. lbs.).
- Connect ignition coil electrical connectors.
- Connect negative battery cable, tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
- Install engine cover.