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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: This engine has aluminum cylinder heads. Do not remove the spark plugs from a hot engine, allow it to cool first. Removing the spark plugs from a hot engine may cause spark plug thread damage or cylinder head damage.
  1. Remove the ignition coil housing. Refer to Ignition Coil Housing Replacement .
    2. IMPORTANT: Remove any water and debris from the spark plug holes before spark plug removal with compressed air.
  2. Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug socket.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Spark Plugs
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  3. Inspect the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
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