How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 1.3 i FORD KA (RB_)
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How to change spark plugs on FORD KA (RB_) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your FORD KA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 3 year / 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: spark plugs – FORD KA (RB_). Tools you might need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Clic-R collar pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – FORD KA (RB_). 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 – FORD KA (RB_). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the air intake pipe.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
    Detach the crankcase ventilation hose from the engine cover at the left.
    Step 8
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    Remove the air filter housing.
    Please note!
    The air filter housing is integrated into the engine cover.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the spark plug wire connectors from the spark plug wells. Use round-nose pliers.
    Replacement: spark plugs – FORD KA (RB_). Professionals recommend:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.Remember the sequence of the spark plug wires connectors.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  11. Step 14
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  12. Step 15
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  13. Step 16
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – FORD KA (RB_). AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
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