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How to change spark plugs on Fiat Punto 188 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 40000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models
Spark plug
Alternative products

High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Flat Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – Fiat Punto 188. 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 – Fiat Punto 188. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 4Remove the air filter housing retaining spring.
- Step 5Remove the air filter housing.
- Step 6Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
- Step 7Detach the crankcase ventilation hose from the engine cover at the left. Use a crowbar.
- Step 8Detach the throttle valve connectors. Use a crowbar.
- Step 9Remove the spark plug wire connectors from the spark plug wells.Replacement: spark plugs – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
- Step 10Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
- Step 11Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Take out the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16.
- Step 13Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
- Step 14Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
- Step 15Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 nm torque.Replacement: spark plugs – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals 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.
- Step 16Treat the spark plug wire connectors. Use high-temperature grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
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