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SPARK PLUGS, REPLACEMENT

SPARK PLUGS, REPLACEMENT

Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear

Disconnect the battery cables, and then remove the battery and battery carrier.

Remove the air cleaner lower case.

Disconnect the spark plug cord.

Remove the spark plug with a plug-wrench.


Set the new spark plugs.

Recommended spark plug:

NGK: FR5AP-11

Tighten the spark plug lightly with hand, and then secure with a plug-wrench to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

21 Nm (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)

Note
Be sure to place the gasket between the cylinder head and spark plug.

If a torque wrench is not available, tighten the spark plug until gasket contacts cylinder head; then tighten further 1/4 to 1/2 turns.


Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero

Disconnect the battery cables, and then remove the battery and battery carrier.

Remove the air cleaner lower case.

Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.

Remove the ignition coil.


Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket.


Set new spark plugs.

Recommended spark plug:

NGK: PFR6G

Tighten the spark plug lightly with hand, and then secure with a plug-wrench to the specified torque.

Tightening torque:

21 Nm (2.1 kgf-m, 15.2 ft-lb)

Tighten the ignition coil.

Tightening torque:

16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.7 ft-lb)

Note
Be sure to place the gasket between the cylinder head and spark plug.

If a torque wrench is not available, tighten the spark plug until gasket contacts cylinder head: then tighten further 1/4 to 1/2 turns.