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Method B

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  1. Remove No. 4 ignition coil (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying No. 4 Ignition Coil
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  2. Connect No. 4 ignition coil (1) and No. 4 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (A) as shown in the figure, and attach timing light clamp (B) to this wire.
    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil, High-Tension Wire And Timing Light Clamp
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    Fig 3: Connecting No. 4 Ignition Coil And Spark Plug Using High Tension Wire
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  3. Check ignition timing.
Fig 4: Checking Ignition Timing Using Timing Indicator
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