Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Ignition Coil And Spark Plug (Fa20): Installation
- Installation of spark plug (bank 1 side)
- Install the two spark plugs.
Standard value: T=17N.m {174kgf.cm} {12.5ft.lbf}
- Install the two spark plugs.
- Installation of ignition coil assembly (bank 1 side)
- Using 2 bolts, install the ignition coil assembly.
Standard value: T=8.5N.m {87kgf.cm} {6.3ft.lbf}
- Connect 2 connectors of the ignition coil assembly.
- Using 2 bolts, install the ignition coil assembly.
- Installation of injector driver (Refer to INSTALLATION )
- Installation of spark plug (bank 2 side)
- Install the two spark plugs.
Standard value: T=17N.m {174kgf.cm} {12.5ft.lbf}
- Install the two spark plugs.
- Installation of ignition coil assembly
- Using 2 bolts, install the ignition coil assembly.
Standard value: T=8.5N.m {87kgf.cm} {6.3ft.lbf}
- Connect 2 connectors of the ignition coil assembly.
- Using 2 bolts, install the ignition coil assembly.
- Installation of intake manifold protector (bank 2 side)
- Using 2 bolts, install the intake manifold protector (bank 2 side).
Standard value: T=19N.m {194kgf.cm} {14.0ft.lbf}
- Install the fuel hose bracket.
Standard value: T=7.5N.m {76kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}
- Using 2 bolts, install the intake manifold protector (bank 2 side).
- Removal of SST
- Using the SST, lift the engine assembly.
SST 99099AJ000, 18679AA020
- Remove the SST.
SST 18632AA020
- Using the SST, lift the engine assembly.
- Connection of front crossmember sub-assembly
- Install two new nuts of engine mounting.
Standard value: T=60N.m {612kgf.cm} {44.2ft.lbf}
- Remove the rope which secures the joint pipe to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.
- Install two new nuts of engine mounting.
- Removal of SST
- Remove the SST from the vehicle.
SST 99099AJ000, 18679AA020
- Remove the SST from the cylinder block.
SST 12281-38150, 90119-14120
- Connect the engine wiring with the clamp.
- Remove the SST from the vehicle.
- Installation of exhaust manifold (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Engine wiring connection
- Connect the engine wiring with the bolt and three clamps.
Standard value: T=11N.m {112kgf.cm} {8.1ft.lbf}
- Using 4 clamps, connect the engine wire.
- Connect the engine wiring with the bolt and three clamps.
- Air cleaner case sub-assembly installation (Refer to INSTALLATION )
- Installation of front strut tower bar LH (Refer to INSTALLATION )
- Installation of front strut tower bar RH (Refer to INSTALLATION )
- Connection of the battery ground terminal
Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}
- Shift lever position check (transmission A/T) (Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- Hood sub-assembly setting (Refer to INSTALLATION )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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