PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
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spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
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Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
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NOTE:
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If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
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of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
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fied torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
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Removing the power
reduction plate
To obtain full engine performance ca-
pability, removing the power reduction
plate is required.
WARNING
Always let the exhaust system cool
prior to touching exhaust compo-
nents.
1. Remove the exhaust manifold by
removing the bolts.
1. Exhaust manifold bolt
2. Remove the gasket.
3. Remove the power reduction
plate.
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1. Exhaust manifold
2. Gasket
3. Power reduction plate
NOTE:
Store the power reduction plate with the
owner's manual so that it is readily
available whenever you want to reduce
the engine power.
4. Install the exhaust manifold by in-
stalling the bolts.
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Tightening torque:
Exhaust manifold bolt:
8.5 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.1 ft·lbf)
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