When to replace the Spark Plug on your ALFA ROMEO 156
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 1.6 16V T.SPARK (932A4), ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 2.0 JTS (932BXD00, 932BXD01), ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 2.0 JTS (932BXA), ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (932B21__), ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 1.8 16V T.SPARK (932B31__), ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (932A2), ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 1.8 16V T.SPARK (932A3), ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932) 1.6 16V T.SPARK. (932B4100) 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

All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for 156 Sportwagon (932) and other ALFA ROMEO models
Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932). Tools you might need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Spark plug socket # 16
Torx bit T40
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932). Use the following procedure:
  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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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the oil filler cap.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  5. Step 7
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    Install the oil filler cap.
  6. Step 8
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    Tighten the oil filler cap.
  7. Step 9
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  13. Step 15
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  15. Step 17
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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 – ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon (932). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  16. Step 18
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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.
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