1998 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 171

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SPARK PLUGS Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely. Be sure to use the correct wrench to remove the plugs. An incorrect wrench can cause damage. SDI0122 REPLACING SPARK PLUGS 1. Remove the rocker cover ornament using a suitable hexagon wrench. (Front side) 2. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 3. Loosen the ignition coil fixing bolts. And remove the ignition coil to give access to the spark plugs. 4. Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug wrench. The plug wrench has a rubber seal that holds the spark plug so that it will not fall when it is pulled out. Make sure that each spark plug is snugly fitted into the plug wrench. 5. Fit the new plugs, one at a time, into the spark plug wrench and install them. Turn each plug in several full turns by hand, then tighten with a spark plug wrench to the correct torque. Do not overtighten. Spark plug tightening torque: 14 to 22 ft-lb (20 to 29 N⋅m) 8-16 Do-it-yourself

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Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
Be sure to use the correct wrench to
remove the plugs. An incorrect wrench
can cause damage.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
1. Remove the rocker cover ornament using a
suitable hexagon wrench. (Front side)
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Loosen the ignition coil fixing bolts. And
remove the ignition coil to give access to
the spark plugs.
4. Remove the spark plugs with a spark plug
wrench.
The plug wrench has a rubber seal that
holds the spark plug so that it will not fall
when it is pulled out. Make sure that each
spark plug is snugly fitted into the plug
wrench.
5. Fit the new plugs, one at a time, into the
spark plug wrench and install them. Turn
each plug in several full turns by hand, then
tighten with a spark plug wrench to the
correct torque. Do not overtighten.
Spark plug tightening torque:
14 to 22 ft-lb
(20 to 29 N
⋅
m)
SDI0122
SPARK PLUGS
8-16
Do-it-yourself