When to replace the Spark Plug on your VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.6, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 1.8, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 2.0, VAUXHALL Zafira Mk II (B) (A05) 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

Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). Tools you need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Spark plug socket # 16
Torx bit T40
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). 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 – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bolts. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
    Pry up the ignition coil. Use a crowbar.
    Step 7
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  8. Step 11
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  9. Step 12
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  10. Step 13
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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 – VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Mk II (B) (M75). 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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