Section 07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (SPARK PLUGS)
SPARK PLUGS
DISASSEMBLY
First unscrew the spark plug 1 turn.
Clean the spark plug and cylinder head with pres-
surized air, then completely unscrew.
WARNING
Whenever using compressed air, always
wear protective eye wear.
SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION
Prior to installation make sure that contact sur-
faces of the cylinder head and spark plug are free
of grime.
CAUTION: Do not adjust electrode gap of spark
plug BR9ECS.
1) Apply anti-seize lubricant (P/N 293 800 070)
over the spark plug threads to prevent possi-
ble seizure.
2) Hand screw spark plug into cylinder head and
tighten with a torque wrench and a proper
socket.
A00E0BA
2
1
TYPICAL
1. Proper socket
2. Improper socket
SPARK PLUG TIGHTENING
TORQUE
MODEL
SPARK
PLUGS
TORQUE
N•m(lbf•ft)
All models
NGK
27 (20)
mmr2004-Rev 257