sprk plug removal
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hey everyone, im about to change the spark plugs on my "01 SSEi, and i was wondering is there any trick to changing the plugs on the rear of the motor or is it all done by feel? or is it easier from underneath? Thanks!
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Nah, I always just did mine from the top. Get a long wrench and get to it! (ok, I cheated a bit and used air tools, but you should be alright)
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I know mine isn't supercharged but I just kneeled on top of the front schroud and reached around, they came out easy and never were changed on mine, it shouldn't be too bad.
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Originally Posted by petraman
Nah, I always just did mine from the top. Get a long wrench and get to it! (ok, I cheated a bit and used air tools, but you should be alright)
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To make the job easier, remove the strut tower brace that goes from strut to strut. It will give you a lot of extra room. Just be sure to reinstall it before driving the car.
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I do plugs 2 & 4 from the passenger side, left arm through about where the power steering pump is, and use my right hand to pass down parts and tools. #6 I did from the driver'* side. The plugs are the easy part, can be done by feel. Getting the boots off can be a pain. If those come off fairly easy - you're home free.
Unless you added the GXP strut tower brace, you won't have to worry about that.
Unless you added the GXP strut tower brace, you won't have to worry about that.
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Originally Posted by vital49
To make the job easier, remove the strut tower brace that goes from strut to strut. It will give you a lot of extra room. Just be sure to reinstall it before driving the car.
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Yes, be gentle when installing the plugs... my son cracked the #6 while installing it... it didn't act up until about 14k miles later...