How to Replace Spark Plug 2007-12 Dodge Caliber
Created on: 2013-12-31
Follow along to see how to replace the spark plugs on your 07-12 Dodge Caliber.
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step 1 :Removing the Ignition Coil
- Disconnect the ignition coil wiring harness
- Remove the T30 Torx bolt from the ignition coil
- Pull the ignition coil up and out
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step 2 :Removing the Spark Plug
- Remove the spark plug with a 5/8 inch spark plug socket and ratchet
- If a spark plug socket is unavailable, use a regular 5/8 inch socket
- Pull out the spark plug with a telescoping magnet, if necessary
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step 3 :Installing the New Spark Plug
- Check the spark plug gap with a gapping tool
- The .05 setting should slide in and out of the gap with some resistance
- Put the spark plug into place
- Tighten the spark plug with a spark plug socket or a 5/8 inch socket
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step 4 :Reinstalling the Ignition Coil
- Push the ignition coil into place
- Insert the T30 screw into the ignition coil
- Connect the ignition coil wiring harness
- Repeat these steps for each spark plug
Tools needed
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Socket Extensions
T30 Driver
Spark Plug Gapping Tool
5/8 Inch Spark Plug Socket
Ratchet
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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we'll show you how to replace the spark plugs on this 2008 Dodge Caliber with a 2 liter engine. The items you'll need for this are new spark plugs for 1AAuto.com, a T30 Torx bit and ratchet, 5/8 inch spark plug socket, and a gap tool.
Located right here, are your four ignition coils, under each one is your spark plugs. If you want to start off, just disconnect this harness, push the tab and pull it off. Right here, there's a T30 torx bolt, just go ahead and remove that. Once the bolt's removed, the ignition coil pulls right out. Using a ratchet, an extension, and a 5/8 inch spark plug socket, just remove that spark plug, and it pulls right out. If you don't have a spark plug socket, it's just a 5/8 inch socket then you can just use a stick magnet to remove that spark plug.
On the left is the old one. On the right is a new spark plug from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical, and they'll mount and fit exactly the same. You want to use your gap tool to make sure the gap on the spark plug is right. You want just a little bit of resistance. For this vehicle we want .05, and it's right where it is. It's good to go. Now put the spark plug into the socket, and then lower it down into place and tighten that up. We're going to just fast forward as Don does this. Next, lower your ignition coil down into place and replace that T30 Torx bolt, and then, tighten that up. Then, you want to tighten these between 15 and 20 foot-pounds. and repeat the process for all of the spark plugs. Reconnect each harness and you're all set.
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