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Method B

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  1. Remove No. 4 ignition coil.
    Fig 1: Removing No. 4 Ignition Coil
    G03606688Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Connect No. 4 ignition coil and No. 4 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire as shown, and attach timing light clamp to this wire.
    Fig 2: Attaching Timing Light Clamp To No. 4 Ignition Coil Wire
    G03606689Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Identifying High Tension Wire
    G03606690Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Check ignition timing.
    Fig 4: Checking Ignition Timing
    G03606691Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.