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Method B

  1. Remove ignition coil NO. 1 (2).
    • <=: Vehicle front
    • Intake manifold collector (1)
    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Collector & Ignition Coil No. 1
    G04160113Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Connect ignition coil NO. 1 (1) and spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (2) as shown, and attach timing light (3) clamp to this wire.
    • <=: Vehicle front
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil No. 1, High-Tension Wire & Timing Light
    G04160114Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Identifying High-Tension Wire
    G04160115Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Check ignition timing.
Fig 4: Checking Ignition Timing
G04160116Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.