Installing spark plugs
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Tighten spark plugs using special tool spark plug socket and extension 3122 B
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- 1.1. Tightening torque - initial tightening: Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) +1.5 Nm (+1 ft lb.)
Tightening torque - re-use: Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 ft lb.) +1.5 Nm (+1 ft lb.)
- 1.1. Tightening torque - initial tightening: Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 ft lb.) +1.5 Nm (+1 ft lb.)