Caution:
Be sure plug threads smoothly into cylinder head and is fully seated. Use a thread
chaser if necessary to clean threads in cylinder head. Cross-threading or failing to fully seat
spark plug can cause overheating of plug, exhaust blow-by, or thread damage. Follow the
recommended torque specifications carefully. Over or under-tightening can also cause severe
damage to engine or spark plug.
2. Install the spark plugs to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the spark plugs to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
3. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to
Spark Plug Wire Replacement
.
4. Install the engine cover and tighten the 4 bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the engine cover bolts to 3 N·m (31 lb in).
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7/5/2010
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