1999 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 166

1999 Nissan Sentra Manual

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AIR CLEANER HOUSING FILTER 5. Fit the new plugs, one at a time, into the spark plug socket and install them. Turn each plug in several full turns by hand, then tighten with the spark plug socket to the correct torque. Do not overtighten. Spark plug tightening torque: 14 to 22 ft-lb (20 to 29 N⅐m) 6. Holding the boot, reconnect each high tension cable to its proper spark plug by pushing it on until you feel a snap. 7. Reinstall all brackets as necessary. ADI1100 ADI0631 SR20DE Engine Platinum-tipped spark plug It is not necessary to replace platinumtipped spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longer. Follow the maintenance schedule, but do not reuse the spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. ● Always replace spark plugs with recommended or equivalent ones. The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance intervals shown in the ''Maintenance'' section of this manual. When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth. WARNING ● Operating the engine with the air cleaner removed can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame Do-it-yourself 8-19

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5. Fit the new plugs, one at a time, into the
spark plug socket and install them. Turn
each plug in several full turns by hand,
then tighten with the spark plug socket to
the correct torque. Do not overtighten.
Spark plug tightening torque:
14 to 22 ft-lb (20 to 29 N
±
m)
6. Holding the boot, reconnect each high
tension cable to its proper spark plug by
pushing it on until you feel a snap.
7. Reinstall all brackets as necessary.
SR20DE Engine
Platinum-tipped spark plug
It is not necessary to replace platinum-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as conven-
tional type spark plugs because they last
much
longer.
Follow
the
maintenance
schedule, but do not reuse the spark plugs
by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance intervals shown in the ‘‘Main-
tenance’’ section of this manual. When re-
placing the filter, wipe the inside of the air
cleaner housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
WARNING
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flame
ADI1100
ADI0631
AIR CLEANER HOUSING
FILTER
Do-it-yourself
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