Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Intercooler Location:

1. Drain engine cooling system.

Intercooler Air Inlet:

2. Using a clip remover, remove th seven clips and air inlet.

Intercooler Protector:

3. Remove the three bolts and the intercooler protector.

Intercooler Removal:

4. Remove the two intercooler retaining bolts.

5. Disconnect the intercooler from the turbocharger and intake air connector. Remove the intercooler and air connector.

Ignition Wire Removal And Installation:

6. Remove ignition wires from spark plugs.

Spark Plug Removal And Installation:

7. Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, remove spark plugs from cylinder head.

8. Using a suitable gapping tool, adjust spark plug gap.

Spark Plug Gap: 0.031 in (0.8 mm)

9. Apply a light coat of anti-seize compound to threads of spark plugs.

10. Install the intercooler, intercooler protector, and intercooler air inlet.

CAUTION: Do not reuse coolant. Reduction in coolant strength may result in rust occuring. Use a good brand of ethylene-glycol base coolant. Mix coolant according to manufacturer's directions.

11. Fill engine cooling system.

Coolant Capacity: 6.8 Quarts (6.4 Liters)

12. Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, install spark plugs.

Torque Value: 13 ftlb (18 Nm)

13. Reconnect spark plug wires to the appropriate spark plug. Ensure proper firing order.

Firing Order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2