Kia Sportage: Ignition System / Spark Plug Description and operation
A spark plug is a device for delivering electric current from an ignition system
to the combustion chamber of a spark-ignition engine to ignite the compressed
fuel/air mixture therein by means of an electric spark, while containing combustion
pressure within the engine. A spark plug has a metal threaded shell, electrically
isolated from a central electrode by a porcelain insulator.

Specification
Spark Plug
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR7E11
Gap
1.0 - 1.1 mm
(0.0394 - 0.04 ...
Inspection
[On vehicle inspection]
1.
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
2.
Remove the spark plug.
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Other information:
Removal
1.
Remove the Ignition from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait for at least thirty
seconds before beginning work.
3.
Remove the floor console.
(Refer to ...
■ Rear combination lamp - Type A
■ Rear combination lamp - Type B
■ Rear turn signal & Back up lamp
■ License plate lamp
■ High mounted stop lamp
(1) Tail lamp (BULB type)
(2) Stop and tail lamp (BULB type)
(3) Stop lamp (LED type)
(4) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
( ...