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Introduction

Replacing the spark plugs on this model is simple and requires little equipment. It is best to do it with a cold engine (to avoid burning yourself) but can be done with a warm engine. Allow 10 minutes to do this replacement.

  1. 
Open the hood of the car

Lift the ignition cover by pivoting it upwards
    • Open the hood of the car

    • Lift the ignition cover by pivoting it upwards

  2. 
Using a T30 Torx bit, unscrew the two screws holding the ignition coil unit (red circles). There is no need to disconnect the connectors (yellow circle)

Remove the ignition unit vertically and lay it down without putting tension on the connections

Remove the ignition unit vertically and lay it down without putting tension on the connections
    • Using a T30 Torx bit, unscrew the two screws holding the ignition coil unit (red circles). There is no need to disconnect the connectors (yellow circle)

    • Remove the ignition unit vertically and lay it down without putting tension on the connections

  3. 
Using a 16mm spark plug wrench, remove the 4 spark plugs

Compare the used spark plugs (in the red rectangle) and the new spark plugs (in the blue rectangle). The length and thread must be the same

Compare the used spark plugs (in the red rectangle) and the new spark plugs (in the blue rectangle). The length and thread must be the same
    • Using a 16mm spark plug wrench, remove the 4 spark plugs

    • Compare the used spark plugs (in the red rectangle) and the new spark plugs (in the blue rectangle). The length and thread must be the same

  4. 
Insert a new spark plug into the key. The washer at the end of the spark plug remains on it.

Screw the new spark plug into place of the old one. Take care to insert it without forcing the thread.
    • Insert a new spark plug into the key. The washer at the end of the spark plug remains on it.

    • Screw the new spark plug into place of the old one. Take care to insert it without forcing the thread.

    • Tighten the new spark plug (to the correct torque if possible with a torque wrench and 16mm socket)

    • Repeat these steps for the other 3 candles

  5. 
Replace the ignition unit by pushing the coils into the spark plug holes

Tighten the two screws with the Torx bit
    • Replace the ignition unit by pushing the coils into the spark plug holes

    • Tighten the two screws with the Torx bit

    • Close the ignition cover

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