How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 2.5 Altima L31
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How to change spark plugs on NISSAN ALTIMA – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your NISSAN ALTIMA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN ALTIMA. List of the tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Dielectric grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Long nose pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN ALTIMA. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN ALTIMA – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 fastener of the air intake hose. Use a clip removal tool.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the air intake hose.
  3. Step 5
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    Release the air filter housing retainers.
    Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN ALTIMA. Tip:
    The air filter housing is built into the engine cover.
  4. Step 6
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    Detach the air filter housing.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Move the air filter housing aside.
  7. Step 9
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    Detach the connectors from the engine cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 10
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    Loosen the clamps and detach the hoses from the engine cover. Use long nose pliers.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the upper engine cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the upper engine cover.
  12. Step 14
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    Cover the intake channels of the engine with a microfibre cloth to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside.
  13. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower engine cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 16
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 17
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    Remove the lower engine cover.
  15. Step 18
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 21
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
  19. Step 22
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  20. Step 23
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 24
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  22. Step 25
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  23. Step 26
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  24. Step 27
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN ALTIMA. 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.
  25. Step 28
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    Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells.
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