Checking and Changing Spark Plugs (Cont'd)
MA-18prose procedureDistinct specifications for model with catalyzer (Platinum-tipped spark plugs: PFR6A-11 standard, PFR5A-11 hot, PFR7A-11 cold) versus model without catalyzer (Conventional spark plugs: BCPR6ES-11 standard, BCPR5ES-11 hot, BCPR7ES-11 cold). Gap check required only for non-catalyzer models.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs (Cont'd)
- 2Disconnect harness connector between ignition coil and power transistor.
SMA996B - 3Remove ignition coil bracket fixing bolts and pull out this bracket with ignition coils.SMA996B
- 4Remove spark plugs with suitable spark plug wrench.
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For model with catalyzer —
Spark plug (Platinum-tipped type):
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard typeModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type | PFR6A-11 |
| Hot typeModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type | PFR5A-11 |
| Cold typeModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type | PFR7A-11 |
| Spark plug torqueModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type | 20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)N·m / kg-m / ft-lb |
Standard typeModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type
PFR6A-11
Hot typeModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type
PFR5A-11
Cold typeModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type
PFR7A-11
Spark plug torqueModel with catalyzer, Platinum-tipped type
20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)N·m / kg-m / ft-lb
NOTE
Checking and adjusting plug gap are not required between renewals.
NOTE
Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
NOTE
If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner can be used.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cleaner air pressureSpark plug cleaner | Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm², 85 psi)kPa / bar / kg/cm² / psi |
| Cleaning timeSpark plug cleaner | Less than 20 secondsseconds |
Cleaner air pressureSpark plug cleaner
Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm², 85 psi)kPa / bar / kg/cm² / psi
Cleaning timeSpark plug cleaner
Less than 20 secondsseconds
For model without catalyzer —
Spark plug (Conventional type):
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard typeModel without catalyzer, Conventional type | BCPR6ES-11 |
| Hot typeModel without catalyzer, Conventional type | BCPR5ES-11 |
| Cold typeModel without catalyzer, Conventional type | BCPR7ES-11 |
Standard typeModel without catalyzer, Conventional type
BCPR6ES-11
Hot typeModel without catalyzer, Conventional type
BCPR5ES-11
Cold typeModel without catalyzer, Conventional type
BCPR7ES-11
When using conventional type spark plugs, check spark plug gap. (Non-catalyzer models only)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| GapNon-catalyzer models, Conventional type spark plug | 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)mm / in |
| Spark plug torqueNon-catalyzer models, Conventional type spark plug | 20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)N·m / kg-m / ft-lb |
GapNon-catalyzer models, Conventional type spark plug
1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)mm / in
Spark plug torqueNon-catalyzer models, Conventional type spark plug
20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)N·m / kg-m / ft-lb