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12B-56 ENGINE MECHANICAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY

11. Install the sparking plug
(a). Set ignition coil in the head of spark plug,
put the spark plug into mounting hole,
rotate the ignition coil, install the spark
plug.

(b). Pull out the ignition coil, tighten the spark
plug with spark plug socket.
Tightening torque of the spark
plug:25~30N•m
Spark plug model:TORCH K7RTPP
Correct electrode gap:0.80~0.90mm
NOTICE:
• Simple measuring method: Measure the gap
between two electrodes with feeler gauge.
• If the spark plug gap is not correct, carefully
bend the side electrode to adjust to the correct
electrode gap.
• Before installation, clean the spark plug with
wire brush, visual check whether the spark
plug electrode is burned, whether the screw
thread is damaged, and whether the insulator
is damaged. If there is a damage, the spark
plug shall be replaced. When replacing, special
tools shall be applied to install. Under normal
circumstances, the spark plug shall be replaced
when the automobile drives each 20000km.

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