OEM 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Spark Plug

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Spark Plug Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace spark plugs in an engine on 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Engine replacement should start with waiting for the system to cool down to avoid damaging threads and preventing new Spark Plug installation. Clear the Spark Plug recess area from foreign materials to eliminate contamination that might prevent a tight connection of new spark plugs within the Cylinder Head. The vehicle requires its designated spark plugs since improper plugs result in serious engine damage. The first step should be taking off all Spark Plug Wires from the plugs. Follow the sequence by completely removing the spark plugs that are part of the Cylinder Head assembly. Before installation you should reference a round feeler gauge to examine the exact gaps of fresh and fixed spark plugs because excessive handling can transform these gaps; wrong spacing might damage your engine while causing performance problems. Gap the spark plugs to the specifications. Check that the plug threads enter the Cylinder Head without resistance before achieving total plug position using a thread chaser for cleaning the threads when needed. You should torque plugs according to specifications because improper tightening methods will result in overheating and exhaust blow-by and thread damage. First installations within new cylinder heads use 20 nm (15 lb ft) but all successive installations need 15 nm (11 lb ft). Reinstall the Spark Plug Wires after placing the spark plugs on the Cylinder Head while tightening them to 15 nm (11 lb ft).