Replacing the spark plugs
9 steps
Unscrew the coils
Unscrew the coils using a hex screwdriver. Work on a cold engine with the ignition off.Remove coils
Remove the 2 coils manuallyUnscrew the spark cover
Unscrew the spark cover using a hex screwdriverRemove the cover
Lift the spark plug cover off the cylinder head to expose the spark plugs.Remove the spark plugs
Unscrew both highlighted spark plugs with a spark plug socket (anticlockwise) and lift them out. Keep dirt out of the open plug holes.Put the new spark plugs
Check the gap of the new spark plugs against the engine maker's specification. Thread them in by hand first to avoid cross-threading, then tighten them with the spark plug socket.Put back the cover
Refit the spark plug cover and screw it back on with the hex screwdriver.Assemble the coils back
Refit both coils onto the spark plugs and screw them back in place with the hex screwdriver.Reconnect and test
Check that the highlighted ignition leads are firmly connected to the coils, then start the engine and check that it idles smoothly without misfiring.
