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2003 Motorcycle OM.fm
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Spark plug
CAUTION
:
Clean the top of the engine and surrounding
area with compressed air before removing the
coil and spark plug as a step toward preventing
dirt and other contaminants from entering the
engine.
Only install the spark plug into a cool engine.
Always use the specified spark plug with the
proper gap.
Torque the plug as specified. An overly-tight or
cross-threaded spark plug will damage the
threads in the spark plug hole.
1.
Remove the seat.
2.
Carefully clean the area surrounding the coil with
compressed air.
3.
Remove the air filter and the fuel tank.
4.
Use a 3/8” drive socket with a 2” deep 6mm
socket to loosen the coil retaining clip bolt just
enough so that the clip can be lifted and turned
to the side with the bolt still installed in the crank-
case cover. Space is tight here so avoid remov-
ing the bolt.
5.
Cut the cable tie securing the connector latch.
6.
Use a thin flat blade screwdriver to lift the latch
up slightly, and remove the harness connector
from the coil.
Spark plug: NGK CR9EK
Spark plug gap: 0.024 - 0.028 in (0.6 - 0.7 mm)
Tightening torque: 10.0 lbf•ft (14.0 N•m)
1.
Bolt
2.
Clip
1
2
1.
Clip tang
2.
Crankcase cover hole
3.
Zip tie
1.
Latch
2.
Connector
1
2
3
1
2
