Removal and Replacement

SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE)





CAUTION:
Iridium plugs are used. Use care not to damage the iridium tip and the platinum tip of the plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

1. Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine performance and reduce exhaust emission level.
Therefore, they should be replaced periodically with new ones.
Spark plug type





2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.
Spark plug gap: 0.5 - 0.6 mm (0.020 - 0.023 inch)
3. Install the spark plugs and tighten to 18 ± 2 Nm (13 ± 1 ft-lb).