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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Spark Plug Removal and Replacement

WARNING
To avoid burns, do not touch hot components or attempt maintenance before allowing the engine to cool.

  1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.

  2. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK and remove the key.

  3. Remove the cargo box to access the vehicle’s engine. See the Cargo Box Removal section for details.

  4. Remove the two fasteners holding the plug shield 1 in place.

  5. Remove the two plug covers 2.

  6. Clean out plug wells with compressed air to prevent any loose dirt or debris from falling into the cylinders.

  7. Rinse plug wells with water and dry with compressed air.

    NOTICE

    Spark plug wells have drain holes built into the cylinder head to allow water to drain out.

  8. Loosen the spark plugs 3 using a 5/8” spark plug socket with an extension and remove from the vehicle.

    TIP
    If reusing, take note of the cylinders the spark plugs were installed in for reinstallation.

  9. Inspect the electrodes for wear and carbon buildup. The spark plug should have a sharp outer edge with no rounding or erosion.

  10. Clean with electrical contact cleaner or a glass bead spark plug cleaner only.

    IMPORTANT

    A wire brush or coated abrasive should not be used.

  11. Measure gap with a wire gauge. Adjust gap if necessary by carefully bending the side electrode.

  12. If necessary, replace the spark plug with proper type.

    IMPORTANT

    Severe engine damage could occur if the incorrect spark plug is used.

    Recommended Spark Plug:

    NGK® MR7F

  13. Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the coil end where it connects to the spark plug.

  14. Install the spark plugs into the engine and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Spark Plug:

    9 ft-lbs (12 N·m)

  15. Verify that the connections are properly secured ensuring they are clicked into place.

  16. Reinstall the two plug covers.

  17. Reinstall the plug shield. Torque fasteners to specification.

    TORQUE

    Plug Shield Fasteners:

    7 ft-lbs (10 N·m)

  18. Reinstall the cargo box. Torque fasteners to specification.

    TORQUE

    Cargo Box Fasteners:

    88 in-lbs (10 N·m)

  19. Start the engine to ensure proper operation.

Parent topic: Spark Plugs