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2-40 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Clean the spark plug, preferably in a sandblasting device,
and then clean off any abrasive particles. The plug may
also be cleaned using a high-flash point solvent and a wire
brush or other suitable tool.
If the s park plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corrected or damaged, or if the insulator [C] is
cracked, replace the plug. Use the standard spark plug
or its equivalent.
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Measure the gaps [D] with a wire-type thickness gauge.
If the gap is incorrect, carefully bend the side electrode
with a tool to obtain the correct gap.
Spark Plug Gap: 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in.)
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Insertthesparkplugverticallyintotheplugholewiththe
spark plug installed in the plug wrench [A].
Owner’s Tool - Spark Plug Wrench, 16 mm: 92110–1146
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Tighten:
Torque - Spark Plugs: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 113 in·lb)
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Insert the coils as shown being careful of the coil heads
[A] direction.
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Fit the coils securely.
CAUTION
Do not tap the coil head while installing the coil.
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Be sure the stick coils are installed by pulling up [A] it
lightly.
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Connect the connectors.
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Install:
Thermostat Bracket Bolt (see Cooling System chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter)