Spark Plug Removal and Inspection
1. Place and park the vehicle on a level ground.
2. Remove the spark plug cap. ( R emove the rear access cover
before removing spark plug on the cylinder head )
3. Remove the spark plug cap.
4. Use the spark plug socket and wrench from the tool kit to
remove the spark plug.
5. Check the spark plug gap ( A ) using a thickness gauge. Adjust
the gap if necessary.
NOTE:
Specified spark plug: DCPR8E ( N GK )
Spark plug gap: 0�031 in ~ 0�035 in ( 0 �8 mm ~ 0�9 mm )
6. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe off any grime from the threads.
7. Install spark plug and tighten to specified torque.
Spark Plug Torque: 14.8 ft-lb. ( 2 0 N•m ) .
NOTE: If a torque wrench is not available when you are installing a
spark plug, a good estimation of the correct torque is to tighten the
spark plug by finger first, then use tool to tighten 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
8. Install the spark plug cap.
9. Install the rear access cover.
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