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How to Replace Spark Plug 2002-06 Nissan Altima
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Tools used
5mm Hex Wrench
Socket Extensions
Spark Plug Gapping Tool
5/8 Inch Spark Plug Socket
10mm Socket
Ratchet
Magnet - Extendable
Needle nose pliers
1. Removing the Spark Plug
Remove the four 5mm Allen bolts from the engine cover
Pull off the engine cover
Disconnect the wiring harness from the ignition coil
Remove the 10mm bolt from the ignition coil
Pull the ignition coil off
Remove the spark plug with a 5/8 inch spark plug socket
If the spark plug doesn’t pull out with the socket, retrieve it with pliers or a magnet
2. Preparing the New Spark Plug
Determine the correct gap for your vehicle
Set the gap on the spark plug to .044 using a spark plug gapping tool
The correct setting should slide in and out of the gap with some resistance
3. Installing the New Spark Plug
Insert the new spark plug
Thread the spark plug by hand
Tighten the spark plug to between 18 and 20 foot-pounds
Put the ignition coil into place
Insert the 10mm bolt into the ignition coil
Repeat these steps for the remaining spark plugs
Put the engine cover into place
Install the four 5mm Allen bolts into the engine cover
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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the spark plug on this 2003 Nissan Altima with the 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine. The items you'll need for this are new spark plugs from 1AAuto.com, 10mm socket and ratchet, 5mm Allen bit, and a 5/8 inch spark plug socket, as well as a gap tool.
To access the ignition coils, you first have to remove this engine cover. It's held in by these four 5mm Allen bolts. We'll just fast forward as Don removes these. Now, the cover just lifts right off. Here are your four ignition coils. It's held in with one 10mm bolt and the harness right here. Just push the tab and pull that harness off, and then remove that 10mm bolt. The ignition coil just lifts right up and out. With the ignition coil removed, you can see the spark plug right down in there. Using an extension and your 5/8 inch socket, you want to just remove that spark plug. If the plug doesn't come right out, then you can use a magnet or pliers to reach down and grab it.
You'll want to set the gap between the center electrode and the ground electrode. On this, it should be .044. Set it by sliding the spark plug tool in between there and make sure there's a little resistance when you pull it in and out.
Carefully, put the spark plug back down in and thread it in by hand to make sure you don't cross-thread it. Once it's seated, you want to tighten it between 18 and 20 foot pounds. Now, put your coil back down in and replace the 10mm bolt. You'll want to reconnect it and repeat these steps for the rest of the spark plugs.
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