What is the firing order for the spark plugs?

2002 MAZDA 626
198,889 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Spark plugs taken off without making note of order they go in. Please help.
Mar 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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It happens to the best of us, here is the ignition system firing order. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Mar 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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