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2010-2015 Hyundai Elantra Spark Plug Replacement

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    • Make sure the car is off and cooled down entirely by allowing at least the car not to be in use for two hours or more.

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    • Open the hood by pulling upwards on the lever found by the lower left side of the driver seat.

    • Lift the hood with your hands by opening the latch that holds the hood down.

    • Prop up the hood stick to hold the hood open.

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    • Loosen and remove the nut next to the battery terminal using the 10mm socket attached to the wrench.

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    • Move the power supply cable aside carefully and wedge it between the battery.

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    • Remove the engine cover by placing both hands on each side and placing it aside from our work station.

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    • Unfasten the lock pins from the electrical connectors and place them aside by the battery.

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    • Unscrew the four screws from the ignition coils using an 8mm socket attached to a wrench.

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    • Remove all four ignition coils and keep them in order as you remove them outside of our work station.

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    • Loosen and remove spark plugs with a ⅝ long socket with an eight-inch socket extension and wrench.

    • Use a magnetic pickup tool to remove the spark plugs.

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    • Insert the new spark plugs gently to avoid damaging the spark plug using the magnetic pickup tool.

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    • Use the 5/8 socket with an 8-inch extension attached to a wrench to tighten the spark plug, without breaking the spark plug.

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    • Insert ignition coils into their designated places.

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    • Insert and tighten screws for the ignition coils using the 10 mm socket attached to the wrench.

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    • Connect all four electrical connectors and lock them back into place.

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    • Place the engine cover back into its designated spot.

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    • Reconnect the battery by moving the power supply cable back into its terminal.

    • Tighten the nut back alongside the terminal using the 10mm socket attached to a wrench.

    • Close the positive terminal battery cover and ensure it is properly closed.

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    • Place the hood stick back into its designated spot and gently close the hood.

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