| Inspection |
| [On vehicle inspection] |
| 1. |
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
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| 2. |
Remove the spark plug.
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| 3. |
Check the spark plug visually.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is normal.
If the electrode is wet, check the damage and electrode gap as below.
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| [Component Inspection] |
| 4. |
Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug.
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| 5. |
Check the electrode. Measure the insulation resistance with an ohmmeter.
If the resistance is less than the specified value, adjust the electrode
gap.
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| 6. |
Check the spark plug electrode gap.
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
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| Cleaning |
| [1st Method] |
| 1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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| 2. |
Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 rpm with the
shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the temperature
of the engine coolant reaches 80°C.
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| 3. |
Keep the engine running at 2500-3000 rpm in the N position for 15 minutes.
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| [2nd Method] |
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| 4. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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| 5. |
Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed above
3500 rpm.
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| Removal |
| 1. |
Remove the ignition coil.
(Refer to Ignition System - "Ignition Coil")
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| 2. |
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug (A).
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Specification Items Specification Spark plugs Type LZKR6B-10E, RER8MC, ELR9QC10 Gap 1.
Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A). (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3. Remove the crash pad lower switch (A).
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the console upper front garnish. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly") 3.