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Introduction

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 essence 115ch 2007

  1. 
This is what the air manifold looks like. You have to remove it to access the spark plugs.

Start by unscrewing the lower part with a 10 wrench and an extension. At the top left, unscrew the bolt with an 8 wrench.

Start by unscrewing the lower part with a 10 wrench and an extension. At the top left, unscrew the bolt with an 8 wrench.
    • This is what the air manifold looks like. You have to remove it to access the spark plugs.

    • Start by unscrewing the lower part with a 10 wrench and an extension. At the top left, unscrew the bolt with an 8 wrench.

  2. 
At the top right, unscrew the clamp on the large air inlet hose. Pull on it to disconnect it.

At the top right, unscrew the clamp on the large air inlet hose. Pull on it to disconnect it.
    • At the top right, unscrew the clamp on the large air inlet hose. Pull on it to disconnect it.

  3. 
Using a size 8 wrench, remove the 4 bolts that secure the air throttle. Tilt it to the rear.

Using a size 8 wrench, remove the 4 bolts that secure the air throttle. Tilt it to the rear.
    • Using a size 8 wrench, remove the 4 bolts that secure the air throttle. Tilt it to the rear.

  4. 
Unscrew the nut located under the air butterfly.

Disconnect the tubing at the top left with multi-grip pliers and the one towards the electrical connector.

Disconnect the tubing at the top left with multi-grip pliers and the one towards the electrical connector.
    • Unscrew the nut located under the air butterfly.

    • Disconnect the tubing at the top left with multi-grip pliers and the one towards the electrical connector.

  5. 
Using a thin screwdriver, disconnect the white plug.

Using a thin screwdriver, disconnect the white plug.

Using a thin screwdriver, disconnect the white plug.
    • Using a thin screwdriver, disconnect the white plug.

  6. 
Remove the air collector

Plug the engine air intake with paper towels to prevent anything from falling into the cylinders.

Visual of the spark plug terminals.
    • Remove the air collector

    • Plug the engine air intake with paper towels to prevent anything from falling into the cylinders.

    • Visual of the spark plug terminals.

  7. 
Unscrew the nut at the socket 10.

Pull the spool gently.

Pull the spool gently.
    • Unscrew the nut at the socket 10.

    • Pull the spool gently.

  8. 
The candle is at the bottom of the hole.

WARNING, 14mm long socket, plan your shot in advance.

The extension cord is essential!
    • The candle is at the bottom of the hole.

    • WARNING, 14mm long socket, plan your shot in advance.

    • The extension cord is essential!

  9. 
Use a pair of claw pliers to grab the spark plug. If you don't have a pair of claw pliers, a piece of pipe is just as effective, and will be more practical for reassembling the spark plugs.

Use a pair of claw pliers to grab the spark plug. If you don't have a pair of claw pliers, a piece of pipe is just as effective, and will be more practical for reassembling the spark plugs.

Use a pair of claw pliers to grab the spark plug. If you don't have a pair of claw pliers, a piece of pipe is just as effective, and will be more practical for reassembling the spark plugs.
    • Use a pair of claw pliers to grab the spark plug. If you don't have a pair of claw pliers, a piece of pipe is just as effective, and will be more practical for reassembling the spark plugs.

  10. 
Install the new spark plugs.

Lower the new spark plug with the claw pliers (or a piece of pipe) and do not throw them into the well.

Lower the new spark plug with the claw pliers (or a piece of pipe) and do not throw them into the well.
    • Install the new spark plugs.

    • Lower the new spark plug with the claw pliers (or a piece of pipe) and do not throw them into the well.

  11. 
Tighten to a torque of 1.96 daN.m or 19 Nm.

Sylverline adapter between squares.

The ratchet wrench is a bit slow, I am below the range of use...
    • Tighten to a torque of 1.96 daN.m or 19 Nm.

    • Sylverline adapter between squares.

    • The ratchet wrench is a bit slow, I am below the range of use...

  12. 
Put the coils back in place and replace the bolts.
    • Put the coils back in place and replace the bolts.

  13. 
Install a new gasket to prevent air leakage.

Clean the scope.
    • Install a new gasket to prevent air leakage.

    • Clean the scope.

    • Replace the air manifold.

  14. 
Remove the rags

Replace the bolt under the butterfly.

Replace the bolt at the top left.
    • Remove the rags

    • Replace the bolt under the butterfly.

    • Replace the bolt at the top left.

  15. 
Thread lock on the bottom bolts...

We are approaching the end.

Reconnect the electrical outlet.
    • Thread lock on the bottom bolts...

    • We are approaching the end.

    • Reconnect the electrical outlet.

  16. 
Reassemble the butterfly.

Pipe top left.

Pipe next to the socket.
    • Reassemble the butterfly.

    • Pipe top left.

    • Pipe next to the socket.

  17. 
Put the pipe back into its passage.

Same for the other tube.

Replace the air inlet and screw it back on.
    • Put the pipe back into its passage.

    • Same for the other tube.

    • Replace the air inlet and screw it back on.

  18. 
It's done...phew!

A little overview of the material

Plan the intervention well in advance.
    • It's done...phew!

    • A little overview of the material

    • Plan the intervention well in advance.

    • Thank you and see you soon...

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Cédric CHAIX

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Thank you very much, this tutorial helped me enormously to make my spark plugs on the 2l 140hp which has a similar air intake manifold.

Thanks again

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