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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
83RM0-01E
(For M16A and K14C engine models)
To access the spark plug:
1) Lift the air cleaner case up.
• For M16A engine, refer to “Air
Cleaner” in this section.
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• For K14C engine, lift the engine
cover directly above, loosen the bolt
(1) and pull the air cleaner outlet
hose (2) out, pull the air cleaner inlet
hose (3) out, remove the bolts (4),
then lift the air cleaner case (5) up.
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2) If necessary, disconnect the coupler (6)
while pushing the release lever.
3) Remove the bolts.
4) Pull the ignition coils straight out.
NOTE:
When installation, make sure the wires,
couplers, sealing rubber of air cleaner assy
and washers, are correctly returned in
place.
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NOTICE
• When pulling the ignition coils out,
do not pull on the cable. Pulling on
the cable can damage it.
• When servicing the iridium/plati-
num spark plugs (slender center
electrode type plugs), do not touch
the center electrode, as it is easy to
damage.