Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Spark Plug

Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual / Engine / Engine Mechanical / Periodic Maintenance / Spark Plug

Exploded View

Nissan Maxima. Exploded View

  1. Ignition coil
  2. Spark plug
  3. Rocker cover (RH)
  4. Rocker cover (LH)

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Nissan Maxima. REMOVAL

  1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-42, "Removal and Installation (LH)" and EM-42, "Removal and Installation (RH)".
  2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug wrench.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Nissan Maxima. INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

  • Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs.
  • If plug is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.

Cleaner air pressure : less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : less than 20 se

Nissan Maxima. INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

  • Checking and adjusting spark plug gap is not required between change intervals. Do not adjust the gap; replace the spark plug as necessary if out of specification

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Nissan Maxima. INSTALLATION

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

    Periodic Maintenance

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