Kia Sportage: Ignition System / Spark Plug Description and operation

A spark plug is a device for delivering electric current from an ignition system to the combustion chamber of a spark-ignition engine to ignite the compressed fuel/air mixture therein by means of an electric spark, while containing combustion pressure within the engine. A spark plug has a metal threaded shell, electrically isolated from a central electrode by a porcelain insulator.

Spark Plug Specifications

Specification Spark Plug Item Specification Type SILZKR7E11 Gap 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.0394 - 0.04 ...

Spark Plug Repair procedures

Inspection [On vehicle inspection] 1. Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more. 2. Remove the spark plug. ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: MDPS ECU Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel") 3. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector (A). ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Catalytic Converter Repair procedures

Removal WCC 1. Remove the exhaust manifold. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Exhaust Manifold") UCC 1. Remove the muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") ...