Installing Spark Plugs

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NOTE: Broken spark plug electrodes

Bits of electrodes can fall into the combustion chamber

→ Only check electrode gap of spark plugs, but do not bend them.

→ Spark plugs with an incorrect electrode gap must be replaced.

Information

Only use spark plugs approved by Porsche AG!
Check electrode gap before screwing in a new spark plug .

Check electrode gap. → Nominal value: 0.9 mm → Maximum value: 1.1 mm → Electrode gap of spark plug in V6 engine

Fig 1: Checking Electrode Gap Of Spark Plug In V6 Engine
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Tighten spark plugs using special tool Spark Plug Wrench 3122 B . → Tightening Torque: 20 Nm (15 ft. lb.) → Tightening spark plugs using spark plug wrench

Fig 2: Tightening Spark Plugs Using Spark Plug Wrench
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