Removal Procedure

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NOTE: This engine has aluminum cylinder heads. Do not remove the spark plugs from a hot engine, allow it to cool first. Removing the spark plugs from a hot engine may cause spark plug thread damage or cylinder head damage.

Remove the ignition coil housing. Refer to Ignition Coil Housing Replacement .

IMPORTANT: Remove any water and debris from the spark plug holes before spark plug removal with compressed air.

Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug socket.
Inspect the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .

Fig 1: View Of Spark Plugs

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