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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2007 🢒 Rainier 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Spark Plug Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 14824 Size: SH
  1. Remove the spark plug wire. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
  2. Remove the washer solvent container to gain access to the #2 spark plug. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement.
  3. Loosen the spark plug 1-2 turns.
  4. Brush or using compressed air, blow away any dirt from around the spark plug.
  5. Remove the spark plug.

    6. If removing more than one plug, place each plug in a tray marked with the corresponding cylinder number.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 14824 Size: SH
  1. Correctly position the spark plug washer.
  2. Inspect the spark plug gap. Adjust the gap as needed.

    3. Specification
    Spark plug gap: 1.524 mm (0.060 in)

  3. Hand start the spark plug in the corresponding cylinder.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten the spark plug.

    5. Tighten

        • For used heads, tighten the plug to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
        • For NEW heads, tighten the plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  5. Install the spark plug wire. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
  6. If removed, install the washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement .