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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
It is recommended that the engine be
cool or cold when changing the spark
plugs. If the engine is hot, you could
burn yourself on the insulated con-
nector, the spark plug 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 ceramic insulator.
5. To remove the spark plug, turn the
wrench handle in a counterclockwise
direction.
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Changing the Spark Plugs
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 on the en-
gine rocker cover. (DOHC engine only)
2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt
that has accumulated around the
spark plug so it cannot fall into the
cylinder when the spark plug is re-
moved.
3. To remove the spark plug cable, pull
straight up on the insulated connec-
tor, not the cable. Pulling on the
cable may damage the carbon core
conductor.
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6. To install the new spark plug, guide
the socket down over the spark plug,
being careful not to damage the ce-
ramic insulator.
NOTE:
Spark plugs should be tightened
firmly. Over-tightening can damage
the threads in the aluminum cylinder
head. Leaving them too loose can
cause the spark plugs to get very hot
and possibly result in damage to the
engine.
7. Replace the cable by pushing the
insulated connector directly down
onto the electrode. Check to be sure
it has snapped into place and can't
fall off.
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