Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
Step 12
Treat the mounting seats of the spark plugs on the ignition coil. Use high-temperature grease.
Step 13
Install the ignition coil to the spark plug well. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
Step 14
Tighten the ignition coil fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 nm torque.
Step 15
Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
Step 16
Plug in the ignition coil connector.
Step 17
Install the engine cover and secure it. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Replacement: spark plugs – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners and the throttle body air intake hose.
Step 18
Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 19
Shut off the engine.
Step 20
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 21
Close the hood.
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