Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal/Installation

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Remove the engine cover (see step 6 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A), then remove the ignition coils (B).
FRONT

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils - Front
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REAR

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils - Rear
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Remove the spark plugs and inspect them (see SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ).
Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the cylinder head, finger tight, then tighten the plugs to the specified torque.
Specified Torque:

22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Install the ignition coils in the reverse order of removal.