Spark Plug: Service and Repair

Spark Plug

REMOVAL

Spark plug: Refer to "SPECIFICATION", General Description.

1. RH SIDE
1. Remove the collector cover.

NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.

1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.






2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Remove the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the engine harness stay (A).
5. Disconnect the connector (B) from ignition coil.






6. Remove the ignition coil.

NOTE: Turn the #5 ignition coil to remove it.

7. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.










2. LH SIDE
1. Remove the collector cover.

NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.

1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.






2. Remove the battery and battery carrier.
3. Remove the engine harness stay (A).
4. Disconnect the connector (B) from ignition coil.






5. Remove the ignition coil.

NOTE: Turn the #6 ignition coil to remove it.

6. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.










INSTALLATION

1. RH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Spark plug: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)
Ignition coil; 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
Engine harness stay: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

2. LH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Spark plug: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)
Ignition coil: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
Engine harness stay: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)