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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Express 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Spark Plug Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 14824 Size: SH
  2. Loosen each spark plug 1 or 2 turns.
  3. Brush or air blast away any dirt from around the spark plugs.
  4. Remove the spark plugs one at a time. Place each plug in a tray marked with the corresponding cylinder numbers.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 14824 Size: SH
  1. Inspect each spark plug gap. Adjust each plug as needed.

    2. Specification
    Spark plug gap: 1.524 mm (0.060 in).

  2. Hand start the spark plugs in the corresponding cylinders.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Tighten the spark plugs.

    4. Tighten

        • For used heads, tighten the spark plugs to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
        • For new aluminum heads, tighten the spark plugs to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
        • For new iron heads, tighten the spark plugs to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  4. Install the spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .