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:
Opening the fuel filler lid
1. To open the fuel filler lid, press the 3 o`clock position edge of the fuel
filler lid.
✽ NOTICE
The fuel filler lid will open when driver door is unlocked.
2. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
3. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it count ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the license lamp after pushing the locking hooks (A).
3.
Remove the license lamp bulb (B) after removing the license lamp socket
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