Suzuki VITARA Series, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
(For diesel engine model)
61MM0A126
1) Unclamp the side clamps and remove
the element from the air cleaner case. If
it appears to be dirty, replace it with a
new one.
2) Clamp the side clamps securely.
Spark plugs
Spark plug replacement and inspec-
tion
(For gasoline engine model)
80JM125
To access the spark plug:
1) Remove the air cleaner case. Refer to
“Air cleaner” in this section.
2) If necessary, disconnect the coupler (1)
while pushing the release lever.
3) Remove the bolts.
4) Pull out the ignition coils straight.
NOTE:
During installation, check that the wires,
couplers, sealing rubber of air cleaner
chassis and washers, are correctly
returned in place.
78K179
(1)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
• When pulling out the ignition coils,
do not pull on the cable. Pulling on
the cable can damage it.
• When servicing the iridium/plati-
num spark plugs (slender center
electrode type plugs), do not touch
the center electrode, as it is easy to
be damaged.
EXAMPLE
Correct Wrong