Removal Procedure
Caution:This engine has aluminum cylinder heads. Do not remove thespark plugs from a hot engine, allow it to cool first. Removing thespark plugs from a hot engine may cause spark plug thread damage orcylinder head damage.
Remove the ignition coil(s). Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement.Note:Make sure that any water and/or debris is blown out of thespark plug holes prior to removing the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs using a 5/8-inch spark plugsocket.Installation ProcedureCaution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Caution:Do not coat spark plug threads with anti-seize compound. Ifanti-seize compound is used and spark plugs are over-torqued,damage to the cylinder head threads may result.
Install the spark plugs.Specification
The spark plug gap is 1.0-mm(0.040-in).Tighten
Tighten the plugs to 20-Y(15-lb-ft).Install the ignition coil(s). Refer toIgnition Coil Replacement.
Summer Tires
This vehicle may come with high
performance summer tires. These
tires have a special tread and
compound that are optimized for
maximum dry and wet road
performance. This special tread and
compound will have decreased
performance in cold climates, and
on ice and snow. It is recommended
that ...