i read the install university guide on changing spark plugs, and i decided to see how far i could get today. i managed to take off the #1 and #3 wires, barely put them back on, and get a few bloody knuckles. not the best start...does anybody know of a video of somebody changing the plugs? i think it may help a bit. thanks for your time.

 

From underneath?

 

well, i understand #8 comes out easiest from underneath, but all the other ones are supposed to be easier from the top.

 

unbolt the air tube lines from both sides and get those out of the way. Usually you can move them over to lay on top of the intake. Then (at minimum) take the 2 rear coil packs off the pass side.

You can remove the whole coil pack bracket if you want. For easier re-install. cut a slot in the braket where the rearmost bolt goes in. then you just have to loosen it next time to slide the coil bracket out.

Then all of them can be done from the top with the right combination of swivels, extensions, and short ratchet.

 

alright, ill try doing that, and see if its any better. by the way, how should i go about removing rusted AIR bolts? pretty sure i rounded one off today trying. looks fine, or at least close. just really really rusty

 

spay them down with a lot of PB Blaster. and pray.

You could also try a little bit of heat and then removing them. I dont know if driving the car and then immediately unbolting them will be enough. might have to use a small torch, like one that uses propane or mapp gas.

Just dont set the car on fire.

 

haha, ill try to not set it on fire. i sprayed some WD40 on it last night, and drove it a bit today. ill try them again tomorrow. probably go buy new bolts if i get these out. my biggest problem is keeping the socket on straight and with enough pressure while turning the wrench.