Mazda 6 Service Manual: Spark plug inspection

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Engine electrical system / Ignition system / Spark plug inspection

Caution

Do not inspect, adjust, or clean the plug gap with a wire brush. Doing so can damage the platinum tip.
When cleaning a spark plug with a plug clear, clean the plug quickly for less than 20 seconds with air pressure below 58.8 kpa {6.0 kgf/cm, 8.5 psi}. Verify that there is no carbon, sand, etc. in the spark plug after cleaning.

Spark plug removal/installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the plug hoie plate. Lift off and remove the plug hole plate from the installation areas (rubber and clips) as shown in the figure. 3. ...

High-tension lead removal/installation

Caution The high-tension leads must be reinstalled to their original position.Incorrect installation can damage the leads and cause power loss, and negatively affect the electronic components. 1 ...

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