Before ordering replacement parts or starting your repair, review the factory torque specifications, required tools, and critical vehicle gotchas below.
Factory Specifications & Torque Ratings
Component / Parameter
Factory Specification
DIY Relevance
Spark Plug Torque
13 - 15 ft-lbs (Cold Engine)
Torque into cold aluminum head to protect cylinder threads
Electrode Gap
0.040" - 0.044" (Verify Pre-Gap)
Factory pre-gapped (do not force gap fine-wire iridium tips)
Required Socket
5/8" (16mm) Magnetic Spark Plug Socket
Retains spark plug safely during deep-well removal & install
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Step-by-Step DIY Summary
Access Coils: Remove the engine cosmetic cover. Disconnect the electrical connector for each ignition coil pack.
Remove Coils: Remove the coil pack retaining bolt (usually 8mm or 10mm) and pull the coil boot straight up with a slight twisting motion.
Extract Old Plugs: Lower the spark plug socket and extension into the tube. Break loose counter-clockwise and unscrew slowly. Inspect electrode color.
Install New Plugs: Check gap against vehicle spec (pre-gapped iridium plugs must not be aggressively bent). Hand-thread the new plug 4-5 full turns to prevent cross-threading.
Torque & Reassemble: Torque plugs to factory spec (typically 13–18 ft-lbs). Apply a dab of dielectric grease inside each coil boot, re-seat coils, tighten coil bolts, and reconnect harnesses.
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