When to replace the Spark Plug on your ABARTH 500 / 595
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXD1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). List of the tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Electronic spray
Spark plug socket # 16
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat screwdriver
Combination pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_).
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the crankcase ventilation hose clamp. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the engine cover assembled with the air filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct.
  7. Step 9
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the crankcase ventilation hose fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Release the plastic fasteners of the ignition coil connectors. Use flat screwdrivers (2 pieces).
  10. Step 12
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    Detach the crankcase ventilation hose clamp from the distribution valve. Use a flat screwdriver. Remove the crankcase ventilation hose.
  11. Step 13
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    Unplug the connector from the camshaft position sensor.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener of the chassis (ground) terminal of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10.
  13. Step 15
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  14. Step 16
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    Raise a little the wiring of the ignition coils and move it aside.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #10.
  16. Step 18
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
    Replacement: spark plugs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Professionals recommend:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  18. Step 20
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 21
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  20. Step 22
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs. Treat the surface of the terminals of the new spark plugs. Use electronic spray.
  21. Step 23
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  22. Step 24
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 24 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  23. Step 25
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    Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Follow the installation steps.
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