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HavenÂ’t written a guide for a while so thought I do one for changing spark plugs. I did the job on my CTR, but I think the DC5 is the same
Please note this is just a guide on the way I do it.....so please donÂ’t blame me if it goes breasts up :lol:
Before i started I checked the gap was correct on my new plugs with a set of feeler gauges, I set the gap to 1.0mm
First step on the car is to remove the 4 10mm nuts seen in the pic below, this will let you remove the cover and gain access to the coil packs
Next unplug all the connections to coil packs. Push in the little blue tab and pull to release them.
Carefully lift out the 2 collars that are seen in the pic below, being careful not to drop them.
Lift off the black plastic piece that contains all the cables and push it back out the way. Then with a 12m socket remove the 4 bolts holding in the coil packs, making note of where the studded ones go.
Now pull each coil pack up in turn, they can be a bit tight
I dont think it really matters, but best to keep them in the order they was removed
Now its time to remove the old plugs. The access tube down to the plugs is very tight, I found i had to use my 3/8 drive ratchet, extension bar and 10mm plug socked.
Heres a pic of a new and old plug
Before fitting new plugs its recommended to put some anti-seize grease on the threads of the plugs to stop them rusting, personally I donÂ’t think its worth doing on the CTR as they are well hidden away.
Place the new plug in the plug socket and drop the plug down with the extension bar, only do the plug up finger tight at first. Once all plugs are in its time to torque them.....I never use a torque wrench to do plugs as I prefer to do it by feel. But if you want to use a torque wrench torque them to 18nm
Now put in the coil packs, pushing down firmly while lining them up with the bolt holes. Replace the bolts in the correct order. Be careful not to over tighten or your could break the plastic.
Lift the plastic loom back into place and push the connectors back in place
Refit the little collars
The fit the silver cover and do up the 4 nuts
Job done!
Hope this helps 8)
Please note this is just a guide on the way I do it.....so please donÂ’t blame me if it goes breasts up :lol:
Before i started I checked the gap was correct on my new plugs with a set of feeler gauges, I set the gap to 1.0mm
First step on the car is to remove the 4 10mm nuts seen in the pic below, this will let you remove the cover and gain access to the coil packs
Next unplug all the connections to coil packs. Push in the little blue tab and pull to release them.
Carefully lift out the 2 collars that are seen in the pic below, being careful not to drop them.
Lift off the black plastic piece that contains all the cables and push it back out the way. Then with a 12m socket remove the 4 bolts holding in the coil packs, making note of where the studded ones go.
Now pull each coil pack up in turn, they can be a bit tight
I dont think it really matters, but best to keep them in the order they was removed
Now its time to remove the old plugs. The access tube down to the plugs is very tight, I found i had to use my 3/8 drive ratchet, extension bar and 10mm plug socked.
Heres a pic of a new and old plug
Before fitting new plugs its recommended to put some anti-seize grease on the threads of the plugs to stop them rusting, personally I donÂ’t think its worth doing on the CTR as they are well hidden away.
Place the new plug in the plug socket and drop the plug down with the extension bar, only do the plug up finger tight at first. Once all plugs are in its time to torque them.....I never use a torque wrench to do plugs as I prefer to do it by feel. But if you want to use a torque wrench torque them to 18nm
Now put in the coil packs, pushing down firmly while lining them up with the bolt holes. Replace the bolts in the correct order. Be careful not to over tighten or your could break the plastic.
Lift the plastic loom back into place and push the connectors back in place
Refit the little collars
The fit the silver cover and do up the 4 nuts
Job done!
Hope this helps 8)
