Introduction
The owner's manual recommends that your spark plugs are changed approximately every 30,000 miles.
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Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the engine cover in place.
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Remove the engine cover.
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Locate the four spark plug connectors.
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Insert a screwdriver into the space in the wire connector and lift the lid.
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Locate the bolt securing the ignition coil.
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Use a wrench with a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt securing the ignition coil.
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Once the bolt is removed, pull out the ignition coil.
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Locate the old spark plug.
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Use a wrench with a spark plug socket (with a rubber grommet) to unscrew the spark plug.
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Once the spark plug is unscrewed, pull out the wrench along with the spark plug.
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Ensure that the new spark plug is dry.
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Use a gap measuring tool to ensure that the spark plug gap is appropriate.
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Attach the new spark plug to the spark plug socket, and finger tighten the new spark plug.
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Use the wrench to tighten the spark plug to 45 degrees.
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Re-insert the ignition coil.
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Use the wrench with the 10 mm socket to tighten the bolt that fastens the ignition coil.
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Re-connect the wire connecter to the ignition coil.
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Repeat steps for the remaining 3 spark plugs. Reattach the engine cover with the flathead screwdriver.
