PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-96To install a spark plug1. Measure the spark plug gap with awire thickness gauge and, if nec-essary, adjust the gap to specifica-tion.2. Clean the surface of the sparkplug gasket and its mating sur-face, and then wipe off any grimefrom the spark plug threads.3. Install the spark plug with thespark plug wrench, and then tight-en it to the specified torque.NOTE:_If a torque wrench is not available wheninstalling a spark plug, a good estimateof the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turnpast finger tight. However, the sparkplug should be tightened to the speci-fied torque as soon as possible._4. Install the spark plug cap.5. Place the spark plug cover in theoriginal position.EAU01796Canister (for California only)This model is equipped with a canisterto prevent the discharging of fuel vaporinto the atmosphere. Check each hose connection. Check each hose and canister forcracks or damage. Replace ifdamaged. Make sure the vent hose is notblocked. Clean it if necessary.a. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Tightening torque:Spark plug:20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lb)
