OEM Chrysler PT Cruiser Spark Plug

Chrysler PT Cruiser Spark Plug Parts and Q&A

• Spark Plug
  68303920AA
  Q:

  How should a Spark Plug be properly serviced on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A:

  To service the spark plugs, routing the cables first properly prevents ignition noise, cross ignition, and short circuits. First, remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air sensor and the makeup air hose, and disconnect the negative battery cable. Subsequent to that, disconnect the cable from the ignition coil after removing the upper intake manifold, making sure to grasp the top of the spark plug insulator, and rotate the boot 90°.Remove the spark plug cable by pulling it straight up. Use a quality socket with rubber/foam insert to take out the spark plug and check its condition. While installing the new spark plug, start it by hand to prevent cross threading. Tighten the spark plug with a torque of 17.5 Nm. Tapered seat plugs must only be tightened to a torque of 2 N.m (13±2 ft. lbs.) or less. Once installed, place the spark plug insulator over the upper end of the spark plug tube, reattach the spark plug cable to the coil, reinstall the upper intake manifold, reconnect the negative battery cable, and install the air cleaner lid along with the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup hose.
• Spark Plug
  68307021AA
  Q:

  What are the crucial steps for installing Spark Plug(s) in a 2.4L engine on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A:

  When applying spark plugs to the 2.4L engine, care must be taken to ensure that tapered seat plugs are torqued to 17.5 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) but no more. The ignition cable harnesses must be routed, secured, and protected properly to prevent generation of radio noise, cross ignition or short circuit. When you are applying anti-seize compound to the threads of each spark plug, don't put too much on. Evaluate and adjust spark plug gap to specifications. To prevent any cross-threading damage or thread damage, thread each plug by hand before using a socket with a rubber insert. Having install the spark plugs, torque them to 17.5 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) and then pop on the ignition cables, you should hear an audible click when properly attached. Afterward, install the upper intake manifold and reconnect the negative battery cable. Finally, install the air cleaner lid while connecting the inlet air temperature sensor and the makeup hose.