Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Terrano III (D10) 2.0, NISSAN Terrano III (D10) 1.6, NISSAN Terrano III (D10) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN Terrano III (D10) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN Terrano III (D10) 1.6 4x4 … 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 Terrano III (D10) and other NISSAN models

Spark plug

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        Spark plug for Terrano III (D10) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Spark plug for Terrano III (D10) Petrol (143 hp)
      
        Spark plug for Terrano III (D10) Petrol (133 hp)
      
        Spark plug for Terrano III (D10) Petrol (102 hp)

Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN Terrano III (D10). Tools you'll need:

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

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Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN Terrano III (D10). Professionals recommend:

The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN Terrano III (D10). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
Step 4

Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.

Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN Terrano III (D10). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
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.
Step 11

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 Terrano III (D10). Tip:
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. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN Terrano III (D10). Follow the installation steps.
Step 13

Tighten the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 14

Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
Step 15

Plug in the connectors of the ignition coils. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.

Step 16

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

Step 17

Shut off the engine.

Step 18

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 19

Close the hood.

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