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Introduction

This tutorial will explain how to change the spark plugs on a 206 2.0L 16S

  1. 
As a safety precaution, disconnect one of the terminals from the battery
    • As a safety precaution, disconnect one of the terminals from the battery

  2. 
Remove the plastic cover by rotating the 6 black clips a quarter turn (place in a horizontal position).
    • Remove the plastic cover by rotating the 6 black clips a quarter turn (place in a horizontal position).

  3. 
Unscrew the 3 bolts of 8.

Unplug the power plug from the ramp.

Unplug the power plug from the ramp.
    • Unscrew the 3 bolts of 8.

    • Unplug the power plug from the ramp.

  4. 
Unscrew the candles using your spark plug wrench.

Be sure to unscrew them as straight as possible, to avoid damaging the thread.
    • Unscrew the candles using your spark plug wrench.

    • Be sure to unscrew them as straight as possible, to avoid damaging the thread.

  5. 
Place the new spark plugs in their locations
    • Place the new spark plugs in their locations

    • Screw them in by hand until they are tight.

    • Tighten the spark plugs a quarter turn using your wrench.

    • Be careful not to damage the threads when reassembling the spark plugs.

    • You can apply a layer of suitable grease to avoid any risk of seizure.

  6. 
Reposition the ignition rail and plug it in.

Put the plastic cover on and turn the clips a quarter turn (vertical position).
    • Reposition the ignition rail and plug it in.

    • Put the plastic cover on and turn the clips a quarter turn (vertical position).

    • You can then start your engine.

    • Your engine speed may have dropped slightly after changing the spark plugs.

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Dimitri CHARTIER

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I don't use grease, just tighten to the torque and no problem....

éric fortin - Reply

Hello, it is advisable to put grease on the thread, you should not empty the whole pot on it, a small amount is enough. Personally I went to a garage they did not put any grease and I ended up with broken levers in the well.... I was happy afterwards!

irinabrouant.s16 -

Never grease the threads of a spark plug otherwise it will become clogged with the risk of damaging the thread the next time you disassemble it.

Michel Kulichenski - Reply

I wonder if it would not be better to add a little copper grease to the spark plug thread to prevent rust between the thread and the tapping, thus avoiding in the future the possibility of spark plugs seizing in the cylinder head?

Thomas Braun - Reply

Yes indeed it may be a good idea! But respecting the tightening torque indicated by the manufacturer it is not essential. So far I have never encountered a seized spark plug. In addition I try to change the spark plugs fairly regularly, it plays an important role in the combustion of the engine! It limits the risks of seizure...

I will still indicate this possibility on the tutorial!

Dimitri CHARTIER -

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