Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Spark plug
Removal and Installation
1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
3. Rocker cover
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-35, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug wrench.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs. Replace as
necessary.
• If plug is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.
Cleaner air pressure : less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : less than 20 seconds
• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between change
intervals. If the gap is out of specification, replace the spark plug.
Gap (nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Checking Drive Belts
WARNING:
Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.
• Make sure that the stamp mark of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the
usable range.
NOTE:
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Other materials: Changing engine oil and oil filter
For additional information on engine oil
and oil filter change, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for 15 mi ...
Speedometer and odometer
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer
and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the meter
cluster. The odometer is located within the
vehicle information display.
5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
7 inch (18 cm) Ty ...
Difference between predicted and
actual distances
The displayed guidelines and their locations
on the ground are for approximate
reference only. Objects on uphill or downhill
surfaces or projecting objects will be actually
located at distances different from
those displayed in the monitor relative to
the guidelines (refer to illustrations). When
in ...