Spark Plug Inspection; High-Tension Lead Removal/Installation - Mazda 2002 6 Workshop Manual

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SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

6. Install the plug hole plate.

• If the plug hole plate interferes with metal

clips and the accelerator cable, the cable

could be damaged, so when installing

follow the procedure below.

(1) To position the plug hole plate, grasp the

rubber 1 and 2, as shown in the figure, with

your hands and press them in.

(2) Route the accelerator cable more towards the

center of the plug hole plate underside to

avoid the rib area as shown in the figure.

(3) Grasp rubber 3 with your hand and press it in.

(4) Grasp clips 4 and 5 with your hands and

press them in.

7. Connect the negative battery cable.

SPARK PLUG INSPECTION

• Do not inspect, adjust, or clean the plug gap with a wire brush. Doing so can damage the platinum

• 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.

• 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. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the plug hole plate.

3. Remove the high-tension lead.

4. Install the high-tension lead.

IGNITION SYSTEM

G– 1 0 E NGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM

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