Changing The Spark Plugs - Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 Owner's Manual

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Changing the Spark Plugs

Changing the Spark Plugs Changing the Spark Plugs Changing the Spark Plugs Changing the Spark Plugs
You will find it easier to change spark plugs if
the engine is cold. Always change one spark
plug at a time. This helps avoid getting the wires
mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover (2.4L) on the en-
gine rocker cover.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
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It is recommended that the spark plugs For It is recommended that the spark plugs For It is recommended that the spark plugs For
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2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has
accumulated around the base of the spark
plug so it cannot fall into the cylinder when
the spark plug is removed.
3. To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight
up on the insulated connector, not the cable.
Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon
core conductor.
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WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
It is recommended that the engine be cool It is recommended that the engine be cool It is recommended that the engine be cool It is recommended that the engine be cool It is recommended that the engine be cool
or cold when changing or cold when changing
or cold when changing or cold when changing or cold when changing the spark plugs. If
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself the engine is hot, you could burn yourself the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
on the insulated on the insulated on the insulated on the insulated on the insulated connector, the spark plug
or the engine itself. or the engine itself. or the engine itself. or the engine itself. or the engine itself.
4. When preparing to remove the old spark
plug, guide the socket down over the spark
plug, being careful not to damage the ce-
ramic insulator.
5. To remove the old spark plug, turn the
wrench handle in a counterclockwise direc-
tion.
6. To install the new spark plug, guide the
socket down over the spark plug, being
careful not to damage the ceramic insulator.
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the spark plugs. If the spark plugs. If
the spark plugs. If the spark plugs. If
connector, the spark plug connector, the spark plug connector, the spark plug connector, the spark plug
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
Spark plugs should be tightened to specifi- Spark plugs should be tightened to specifi- Spark plugs should be tightened to specifi-
Spark plugs should be tightened to specifi- Spark plugs should be tightened to specifi-
cation. Over-tightening can damage cation. Over-tightening can damage cation. Over-tightening can damage the cation. Over-tightening can damage cation. Over-tightening can damage
threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Also, threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Also, threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Also, threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Also, threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Also,
leaving them too loose can leaving them too loose can leaving them too loose can leaving them too loose can cause the spark leaving them too loose can cause the spark cause the spark cause the spark cause the spark
plug to get very hot and possibly result in plug to get very hot and possibly result in plug to get very hot and possibly result in plug to get very hot and possibly result in plug to get very hot and possibly result in
damage to the damage to the engine. engine.
damage to the damage to the engine. damage to the engine. engine.
7. Replace the cable by pushing the insulated
connector directly down onto the electrode.
Check to be sure it has snapped into place
and can't fall off.
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