Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 2 year / 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 1.6, NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 1.8, NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 2.0, NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) 1.6 … 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 PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) and other NISSAN models

Spark plug

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        Spark plug for Primera Hatchback (P12) Petrol (115 hp)
      
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        Spark plug for Primera Hatchback (P12) Petrol (109 hp)

Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). List of the tools you'll need:

                        High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        Spark plug socket # 16
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). Tip from AUTODOC:

The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the ignition coil bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 5

Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
Step 6

Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
Step 7

Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Take out the spark plugs.
Step 9

Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
Step 10

Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.

Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the spark plugs into the wells carefully, making sure not to damage the electrode gap.
Step 11

Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 nm torque.

Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN PRIMERA Hatchback (P12). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 12

Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells.
Step 13

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Tighten the ignition coil fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.

Step 15

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 16

Shut off the engine.

Step 17

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 18

Close the hood.

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