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Autopapyrus · Renault Talisman 1.6 TCe 200 (2024)
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Renault Talisman 1.6 TCe 200 (2024): Spark Plug Replacement

The M5M 1.6 TCe 200 engine has an individual ignition coil on each spark plug. The spark plug replacement interval is every 60,000 km or every 4 years. The procedure does not require removing any major components, and access is clear once the coils are removed.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 30-40 minutes Steps: 12 Tools: 8 mm socket, 14 mm spark plug socket (long), extension, ratchet, torque wrench

Part

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Step by step

12 steps
  1. Turn the ignition off and open the hood. Make sure the engine has cooled down (engine surface temperature below 40 °C).
  2. Locate the 4 ignition coils on the cylinder head cover. Each coil is mounted directly on a spark plug.
  3. Disconnect the coil electrical connector: press the locking tab and pull the connector sideways.
  4. Use an 8 mm socket to remove the coil retaining bolt (one bolt per coil).
  5. Pull the coil straight up out of the well. If it is stuck tight, pull it with a rocking motion and do not yank it (the rubber boot can get stuck).
  6. Use a 14 mm spark plug socket (preferably a long magnetic one) to unscrew the plug from the well. The plugs sit deep, so use an extension and a ratchet.
  7. Visually inspect the new plug. The gap should be 0.9-1.0 mm (usually set at the factory and needs no adjustment).
  8. Thread the new plug in by hand until it seats (to avoid cross-threading), then tighten it with a torque wrench to 17-20 N·m (13-15 lb-ft). (The technical data for the M5M specifies 17 N·m (13 lb-ft). The general recommendation for an M12x1.25 plug with a gasket in an aluminum cylinder head is 18-22 N·m (13-16 lb-ft).)
  9. Seat the ignition coil in the well until it clicks, then tighten the 8 mm bolt (torque 8-10 N·m (6-7 lb-ft), do not overtighten).
  10. Connect the coil connector until the lock clicks.
  11. Repeat steps 3-10 for the remaining three cylinders.
  12. Close the hood and start the engine. Check that it runs smoothly (idle should be even, with no misfires).

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not drop a spark plug on a hard surface. The ceramic insulator can develop a hairline crack, and the plug can then cause spark breakdown (misfire). Do not use plugs with the wrong gap, or non-OE plugs without a stated M5M compatibility. This leads to knock (detonation) and shortens the life of the pistons and rings.