Procedure

Spark Plug Installation

1. Check and correct spark plug gap on all plugs before installation. Measure gap with a feeler gauge or pin gauge — never use a wedge-type gap checking tool. 2. To widen the gap, use a tool that only pulls back on the ground electrode without touching the center electrode, the porcelain, or the wear portion of the ground electrode. To close the gap, gently tap the plug ground electrode on a hard surface. WARNING: Do not pry or apply any force on the center electrode. This is critical with platinum or iridium-tipped spark plugs. 3. Saltwater use: Apply a thin coating of Anti-Seize Compound only on the threads of spark plugs. 4. Clean off any dirt on the spark plug seats. Install plugs finger-tight, then tighten 1/4 turn or tighten to the specified torque of 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). (torque: 27 Nm) 5. Push the pencil coils into place over the spark plugs using a twisting motion. 6. Secure the coils with retaining bolts and tighten to the specified torque of 8 Nm (71 lb-in). (torque: 8 Nm) 7. Connect the wiring harness connectors to the pencil coil connections. 8. Install the cowl lock, rear cowl, and rear cowl latch. Tighten the rear cowl latch back screws (4) to the specified torque of 15 Nm (53 lb-in). (torque: 15 Nm) Tools: Feeler gauge or pin gauge, Anti-Seize Compound, Torque wrench