Ford Ecosport: Engine Ignition - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / Removal and Installation - Spark Plugs
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.
Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07C Engine Ignition - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Do not remove the spark plugs when the engine is hot
or cold soaked. Spark plug thread or cylinder head damage can occur.
Make sure the engine is warm (hand touch after cooling down) prior to
spark plug removal.
NOTE:
Only use hand tools when removing or installing the
spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.
NOTE:
The spark plug procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the cylinder head and spark plug will result.
NOTE:
The spark plug must be positively located in any
assembly aid or tool to prevent the spark plug from falling into the
spark plug location, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or to the
spark plug.
Using compressed air, remove any foreign material from the spark plug well. Remove the spark plugs.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the engine appearance cover.
Using compressed air, remove any foreign material from
the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current SCCM installed. If the
current SCCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may
prompt for As-Built data as part of the repair.
Using a diagnostic sc..
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
Remove the bolts and the roll restrictor.
Remove the bolts and the ro..