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:
The SRS is virtually maintenancefree and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously
remains on, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, ...
Component Location
1. Crash pad main lower panel
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