It will probably be years until my Pacifica will need the plugs changed. I wonder has anybody got a price from a dealership for changing the plugs? $$$
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| CAUTION |
| The spark plug tubes (1) are a thin wall design. Avoid damaging the spark plug tubes. Damage to the spark plug tube can result in oil leaks. |
| CAUTION |
| Cleaning platinum plugs may damage the platinum center electrode or the thin platinum pad. |
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| Special care should be taken when installing spark plugs into the cylinder head spark plug wells. Be sure the plugs do not drop into the plug wells as electrodes can be damaged. |
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| The spark plug tubes (1) are a thin wall design. Avoid damaging the spark plug tubes. Damage to the spark plug tube can result in oil leaks. |
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| Spark plug torque is critical and must not exceed the specified value. Overtightening stretches the spark plug shell reducing its heat transfer capability resulting in possible catastrophic engine failure. |
| Engine | Electrode Gap |
| 3.6L Upgrade Pentastar | 1.10 mm |
| DESCRIPTION | N·m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | Comments |
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| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt (CMP) - 3.6L | 12 | 9 | — | |
| Ignition Capacitor | 10 | — | 89 | |
| Ignition Coil Mounting - 3.6L | 8 | — | 62 | |
| * Knock Sensor - 3.6L | 21 | 15 | — | |
| Spark Plugs - 3.6L | 18 | 13 | — | |
| Variable Valve Timing Solenoids - 3.6L | 4 | — | 35 | |
| * Do not apply any sealant, thread-locker or adhesive to bolts. Poor sensor performance may result. |
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| It is not necessary to remove the upper intake manifold to service the ignition coils for cylinders 1,3, or 5 on the RH side of the engine. |
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| Do not apply a silicone based grease such as Mopar® Dielectric Grease to the ignition coil rubber boot. The silicone based grease will absorb into the boot causing it to stick and tear. |
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| The upper intake manifold attaching bolts are captured in the upper intake manifold. Once loosened, the bolts will have to be lifted out of the lower intake manifold and held while removing the upper intake manifold. |
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| Exercise care not to inadvertently loosen the two fuel rail attachment bolts that are in close proximity of the upper intake manifold attaching bolts. |
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| Prior to installing the upper intake manifold, verify that the four fuel rail bolts (1) were not inadvertently loosened. If loosened, the bolts must installed to the proper specification (Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery/RAIL, Fuel/Removal and Installation). |
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| DESCRIPTION | N·m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | COMMENT |
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| Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts | 10 | — | 89 | |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt | 10 | — | 89 | |
| Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plug | 18 | 13 | — | |
| Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor M8 Plug | 15 | 11 | — | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts | Specific Torque Sequence (Refer to Engine/Cylinder Head/Removal and Installation) | |||
| Cylinder Head Cover M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | — | |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head M8 Bolts | 23 | 17 | — | |
| EGR Cooler Mounting Bracket Bolts | 23 | 17 | — | |
| EGR Cooler Tube Bolts | 23 | 17 | — | |
| EGR Valve Nuts | 11 | 8 | — | |
| Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold M6 Bolts | 7 | — | 62 | |
| Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head M8 Bolt | 12 | 9 | — | |
| Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head M6 Bolts | 10 | — | 89 | |
| Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover M6 Bolts | 10 | — | 89 | |
| Intake Manifold (Upper) M6 Bolts | 10 | — | 89 | |
| Intake Manifold (Lower) M6 Bolts | 9 | — | 80 | |
| Oil Control Valve/Cam Phaser Bolt – Exhaust | 150 | 118 | — | |
| Oil Control Valve/Cam Phaser Bolt – Intake | 30 + 45° Turn | 22+45° Turn | — | |
| Oil Temperature Sensor to Cylinder Head | 11 | 8 | — | |
| Spark Plug to Cylinder Head | 18 | 13 | — | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head M8 Bolt | 17 | 13 | — | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold M6 Nuts | 9 | — | 80 | |
| Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover Bolt | 4 | — | 35 | |
| Variable Valve Lift Solenoid Bolt | 10 | 7 | — | |
| Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head Bolts | 10 | 7 | — |
| DESCRIPTION | N·m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | COMMENT |
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| Fuel Rail to Intake Manifold Bolts | 7 | — | 62 | |
| Fuel Tank Strap Bolts | 54 | 40 | — | |
| Fuel Fill Tube Clamp | 4 | — | 35 | |
| Fuel Tank Filler Tube Mounting Bracket Nuts | 6 | — | 53 |
| DESCRIPTION | N·m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | COMMENT |
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| Accelerator Pedal bolts | 12 | 9 | — | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 12 | 9 | — | |
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 7 | — | 62 | |
| Oxygen Sensor (Downstream) | 43 | 32 | — | |
| Oxygen Sensors (Upstream) | 43 | 32 | — | |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 9 | — | 80 |
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| DESCRIPTION | N·m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | COMMENT |
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| ABS Control Unit Bolt | 27 | 20 | – | |
| ABS Control Unit Nut | 27 | 20 | – | |
| ABS/HCU Support Bracket Nut | 9 | 9 | – | |
| Brake Hose Banjo Bolt | 35 | 26 | 310 | |
| Vacuum Pump Bolt | 10 | – | 89 | |
| Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolt Front | 202 | 149 | – | |
| Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolt Rear | 150 | 110 | – | |
| Master Cylinder to Booster Nut | 23 | 17 | – | Do not reuse fastener. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Splash Shield To Knuckle Bolts | 8 | – | 71 | |
| Wheel Speed Sensor Screw | 8 | – | 71 | Do not reuse fastener. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Brake Hose Bracket Trailing Arm Bolt | 9 | – | 80 | |
| Brake Hose Bracket to Front Strut Bolt | 9 | – | 80 | |
| Rear Brake Tube to Union Block Flare Nut | 18 | 13 | – | |
| Brake Tube to ICU Flare Nut | 20 | 15 | – | |
| Primary/Secondary Brake Tube to ICU Flare Nut | 29 | 21 | – | |
| Caliper Guide Pin Mounting Bolts Rear | 25 | 19 | – | |
| Brake Booster to Pedal Module Mounting Nuts | 30 | 22 | – | Do not reuse fastener. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Brake Tube to Brake Hose Flare Nut | 18 | 12 | – | |
| Primary/Secondary Brake Tube to Master Cylinder Flare Nut | 36 | 27 | – | |
| Caliper Guide Pin Mounting Bolts Front | 37 | 27 | – |
and when I change them I can tell a big difference in performance. | Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) | 20,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000 | 130,000 | 140,000 | 150,000 |
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| Or Years: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Or Kilometers: | 32,000 | 48,000 | 64,000 | 80,000 | 96,000 | 112,000 | 128,000 | 144,000 | 160,000 | 176,000 | 192,000 | 208,000 | 224,000 | 240,000 |
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary | X | |||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Replace spark plugs. ** | X | |||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | X | X | ||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | X |
Yeah, I get oem plugs for the Jeep Patriot at advanced auto for a buck n half and they come pre-gapped but yeah I still check them carefully but with a feeler gauge. I don't bother with the coin type or the type shown above anymore.
Yeah but at least you know you're doing it right and to manufacture spec
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - Ignition Coil
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
NOTE It is not necessary to remove the upper intake manifold to service the ignition coils for cylinders 1,3, or 5 on the RH side of the engine.
- If removing the ignition coils from cylinders 2, 4 or 6 on the LH side of the engine, first remove the upper intake manifold (2) and insulator (Refer to Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake/Removal and Installation).
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- If removing the ignition coil from cylinder 2, loosen the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt (1).
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- Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil.
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- Remove the ignition coil (1) mounting bolt.
- Pull the ignition coil (1) from cylinder head cover opening with a slight twisting action.
- Using compressed air, blow out any dirt or contaminants from around the top of spark plug.
- Check the condition of the ignition coil rubber boot. Inspect the opening of the boot for any debris, tears or rips. Carefully remove any debris with a lint free cloth.
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CAUTION Do not apply a silicone based grease such as Mopar® Dielectric Grease to the ignition coil rubber boot. The silicone based grease will absorb into the boot causing it to stick and tear.
- Place a small, 360° bead of Mopar® Molykote G–5008 lubricant (1) along the inside opening of the coil boot approximately 1 to 2 mm from the chamfer edge but not on the chamfered surface.
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- Position the ignition coil (1) into the cylinder head cover opening. Using a twisting action, push the ignition coil onto the spark plug.
- Install the ignition coil mounting bolt and tighten to the proper (Torque Specifications).
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- Connect and lock the electrical connector (1) to the ignition coil.
- If removed, install the insulator and the upper intake manifold (Refer to Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake/Removal and Installation).
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- If loosened, tighten the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt (1) to the proper (Torque Specifications).
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
