DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-7
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Do not clean or regap platinum-tipped spark
Do not clean or regap platinum-tipped spark
Do not clean or regap platinum-tipped spark
Do not clean or regap platinum-tipped spark
Do not clean or regap platinum-tipped spark
plugs.
plugs.
plugs.
plugs.
plugs.
G060B01O-AAT
Replacing the Spark Plugs
Replacing the Spark Plugs
Replacing the Spark Plugs
Replacing the Spark Plugs
Replacing the Spark Plugs
The spark plugs should be changed at the
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5 or whenever engine per-
formance indicates they should be changed.
Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug perfor-
mance include engine misfiring under load, loss
of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. When
spark plugs are replaced, always use spark
plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use of
other spark plugs can result in loss of perfor-
mance, radio interference or engine damage.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
When replacing the spark plugs, always use
When replacing the spark plugs, always use
When replacing the spark plugs, always use
When replacing the spark plugs, always use
When replacing the spark plugs, always use
the genuine parts recommended.
the genuine parts recommended.
the genuine parts recommended.
the genuine parts recommended.
the genuine parts recommended.
Recommended Spark Plugs:
Recommended Spark Plugs:
Recommended Spark Plugs:
Recommended Spark Plugs:
Recommended Spark Plugs:
Type
RN10PYP4 (CHAMPION)
PGR5C-11 (NGK)
RC10PYP4 (CHAMPION)
PFR5N-11 (NGK)
Remark
For 2.4L only
For 2.7L only
G060C0IO-AAT
Changing the Spark Plugs
Changing the Spark Plugs
Changing the Spark Plugs
Changing the Spark Plugs
Changing the Spark Plugs
G060C01O
You will find it easier to change spark plugs if
the engine is cold. Always change one spark
plug at a time. This helps avoid getting the wires
mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover (2.4L) on the en-
gine rocker cover.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
It is recommended that the spark plugs (For
It is recommended that the spark plugs (For
It is recommended that the spark plugs (For
It is recommended that the spark plugs (For
It is recommended that the spark plugs (For
Engine 2.7L) should be changed by an au-
Engine 2.7L) should be changed by an au-
Engine 2.7L) should be changed by an au-
Engine 2.7L) should be changed by an au-
Engine 2.7L) should be changed by an au-
thorized Hyundai dealer.
thorized Hyundai dealer.
thorized Hyundai dealer.
thorized Hyundai dealer.
thorized Hyundai dealer.
2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has
accumulated around the base of the spark
plug so it cannot fall into the cylinder when
the spark plug is removed.
3. To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight
up on the insulated connector, not the cable.
Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon
core conductor.
G060C02O
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
It is recommended that the engine be cool
It is recommended that the engine be cool
It is recommended that the engine be cool
It is recommended that the engine be cool
It is recommended that the engine be cool
or cold when changing
or cold when changing
or cold when changing
or cold when changing
or cold when changing the spark plugs. If
the spark plugs. If
the spark plugs. If
the spark plugs. If
the spark plugs. If
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
on the insulated
on the insulated
on the insulated
on the insulated
on the insulated connector, the spark plug
connector, the spark plug
connector, the spark plug
connector, the spark plug
connector, the spark plug
or the engine itself.
or the engine itself.
or the engine itself.
or the engine itself.
or the engine itself.
4. When preparing to remove the old spark
plug, guide the socket down over the spark
plug, being careful not to damage the ce-
ramic insulator.
5. To remove the old spark plug, turn the
wrench handle in a counterclockwise direc-
tion.
6. To install the new spark plug, guide the
socket down over the spark plug, being
careful not to damage the ceramic insulator.