Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Wiper Arm Assembly





NOTE: Set the wiper arms to the auto-stop position before removal.

1. Remove the cowl top wiper covers (A).

2. Remove the wiper arms (B).

2. Both Side Cowl Covers





1. Remove the side cowl cover (A).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3. Center Cowl Cover





1. Remove the center cowl cover (A).

2. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (B).

3. If necessary, remove the hood rear seal (C).

4. Under Cowl Panel





1. Remove the under cowl panel (A).

5. Ignition Coil Cover





1. Remove the ignition coil cover.

6. Ignition Coil





1. Remove the ignition coils.

7. Spark Plug





1. Remove the spark plugs.

Installation

1. Spark Plug





1. Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the cylinder head, finger tight, then tighten the plugs to the specified torque.








2. Ignition Coil





1. Install the ignition coils.

3. Ignition Coil Cover





1. Install the ignition coil cover.

4. Under Cowl Panel





1. Install the under cowl panel (A).

5. Center Cowl Cover





1. If necessary, install the hood rear seal (A).

2. Connect the windshield washer tube (B).

3. Install the center cowl cover (C).

6. Both Side Cowl Covers





1. Install the side cowl cover (A).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

7. Wiper Arm Assembly





NOTE: Set the wiper arms to the auto-stop position before installation.

1. Install the wiper arms (A).

2. Install the cowl top wiper covers (B).