XF Spark Plug Change
#2
Changing the spark plugs is not very difficult (I have the non-SC... not sure about SC versions), but you do have to remove the plastic sides/walls.
One is between the engine and the fuse box on the left side (as you look at the engine) and between the engine and coolant reservoir.
They are a little bit of PITA to remove (and especially put them back), but you want to do this in order to have easy access to the spark plugs towards the end of the engine on both sides.
Other than that, is business as usual - if you ever done any spark plug change on a car.
One is between the engine and the fuse box on the left side (as you look at the engine) and between the engine and coolant reservoir.
They are a little bit of PITA to remove (and especially put them back), but you want to do this in order to have easy access to the spark plugs towards the end of the engine on both sides.
Other than that, is business as usual - if you ever done any spark plug change on a car.
#3
Changing the spark plugs is not very difficult (I have the non-SC... not sure about SC versions), but you do have to remove the plastic sides/walls.
One is between the engine and the fuse box on the left side (as you look at the engine) and between the engine and coolant reservoir.
They are a little bit of PITA to remove (and especially put them back), but you want to do this in order to have easy access to the spark plugs towards the end of the engine on both sides.
Other than that, is business as usual - if you ever done any spark plug change on a car.
One is between the engine and the fuse box on the left side (as you look at the engine) and between the engine and coolant reservoir.
They are a little bit of PITA to remove (and especially put them back), but you want to do this in order to have easy access to the spark plugs towards the end of the engine on both sides.
Other than that, is business as usual - if you ever done any spark plug change on a car.
How do you remove the plastic side wall? Do they just snap on/off or are they screwed down?
#4
#5
Mr Newt, if you get a moment, can you take a picture of the fuse box side secondary bulkhead and mark the screw locations? I know it’s a big ask but I had the supercharger off my 2012 and although I got the reservoir side out easily, the fuse box side wouldn’t budge. Also, on the reservoir side there where a couple of locating tabs that had to be slid together. Was it the same on the fuse box side?
#6
Mr Newt, if you get a moment, can you take a picture of the fuse box side secondary bulkhead and mark the screw locations? I know it’s a big ask but I had the supercharger off my 2012 and although I got the reservoir side out easily, the fuse box side wouldn’t budge. Also, on the reservoir side there where a couple of locating tabs that had to be slid together. Was it the same on the fuse box side?
I'm taking the car at my friends shop to finally do the oil change on transmission (they let me use one of their hoist - should make the job easier).
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Mr Newt, if you get a moment, can you take a picture of the fuse box side secondary bulkhead and mark the screw locations? I know it’s a big ask but I had the supercharger off my 2012 and although I got the reservoir side out easily, the fuse box side wouldn’t budge. Also, on the reservoir side there where a couple of locating tabs that had to be slid together. Was it the same on the fuse box side?
There's the same tab setup (see bottom-right of shield), and it's in tight. Generally a ******* to remove.
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#13
I think I did remove all the bolts the last time I tried to remove that panel, I just couldn’t get it to budge. I always worry about applying too much force since I usually end up with a handful of broken parts. The engineer in me always tells me there’s no reason for it to be stuck so tight so I think I’ve missed a bolt. 3 shredded wheat next time.
#14
I think I did remove all the bolts the last time I tried to remove that panel, I just couldn’t get it to budge. I always worry about applying too much force since I usually end up with a handful of broken parts. The engineer in me always tells me there’s no reason for it to be stuck so tight so I think I’ve missed a bolt. 3 shredded wheat next time.
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