Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Spark plug
Removal and Installation
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1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
3. Rocker cover RH
4. Rocker cover LH
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-145, "Removal and Installation LH"
and EM-145, "Removal and
Installation RH".
2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug wrench.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs. Replace as
necessary.
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• 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.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Checking Drive Belts
1. Power steering pump
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft
4. Idler pulley
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Generator pulley
7. Idler pulley
8. Drive belt
A. Indicato ...