Method B

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Remove No. 1 ignition coil (1).
- <=: Vehicle front
  
  Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Ignition Coil
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Connect No. 1 ignition coil (3) and No. 1 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (1) as shown, and attach timing light (2) clamp to this wire.
- <=: Vehicle front
  
  Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 Ignition Coil And No. 1 Spark Plug
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  Fig 3: Identifying Electrode And High-Tension Wire
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Check ignition timing.
- Timing indicator (1)
  
  Fig 4: Checking Ignition Timing
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