How to replace the spark plugs 2013 – 2018 Nissan Altima
To replace the spark plugs on your Altima It’s easy. You will be asked to access the coil, clean, remove the spark plugs and follow the next steps described below. You can follow this tutorial of 9 chapters in 35 minutes. Take your plastic tube and your 16 mm spark plug socket and let’s get started!
Duration
35 minutes
Number of steps
9
Difficulty out of 5
2
Average savings
$55
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Open the hood
Step 1/1
Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.
Chapter 2:
Access the coil
Step 1/3
Using a ratchet, an extender, and a 5mm Allen socket, unscrew the 3 bolts that hold the plastic cover in place.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/3
Remove the bolts using a magnetic extender.
Chapter 2:
Step 3/3
Then remove the cover.
Chapter 3:
Visualise
Step 1/1
You should now be able to see where the spark plugs are located.
Chapter 4:
Remove the coil
Step 1/4
Disconnect the power from the ignition coil.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/4
To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.
Chapter 4:
Step 3/4
Using a ratchet, an extender and a 10 mm socket, remove the bolt holding the coil.
Chapter 4:
Step 4/4
You can now carefully remove the coil, making small lateral back and forward movements.
Chapter 5:
Clean
Step 1/1
Tip: we recommend using a thin plastic tube taped to the end of a vacuum to properly clean around the spark plug. This prevents the dirt from falling into the motor.
Chapter 6:
Remove the spark plugs
Step 1/2
Using a socket wrench, an extender and a 16mm spark plug socket, loosen the spark plug. Finish unscrewing by hand.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/2
Remove the spark plug.
Chapter 7:
Install the new spark plugs
Step 1/6
You can order the spark plugs used in the video on Carparts.com via the link in the description.
Chapter 7:
Step 2/6
Grab the new spark plug.
Chapter 7:
Step 3/6
Put the new spark plug in place by inserting it directly into the spark plug socket, which will allow you to gently bring it to the screwing support.
Chapter 7:
Step 4/6
Always start screwing by hand, then finish by fixing it in place with a socket wrench.
Chapter 7:
Step 5/6
There are several techniques for tightening spark plugs. You can use a torque wrench and employ the tightening torque recommended by the manufacturer.
Chapter 7:
Step 6/6
Or you can use an angular torque gauge to respect the recommended angle.
Chapter 8:
Install the coil
Step 1/4
Put the coil back, pushing it in as far as possible.
Chapter 8:
Step 2/4
You can then screw the bolt back in using a ratchet.
Chapter 8:
Step 3/4
Finish tightening using a torque wrench.
Chapter 8:
Step 4/4
Reconnect the ignition coil.
Chapter 9:
Finish the operation
Step 1/3
Put the plastic cover back on.
Chapter 9:
Step 2/3
And screw it back on.
Chapter 9:
Step 3/3
Operation complete.
