We loosened the motor mounts and jacked up the engine. It gives a small amount of clearance so if you have small arms or the extentions that bend you can better get to the plugs. Dawn in Ohio
Remove them through the fender well splash guard. It is a piece of cake!
For the driver's side three, it will take some reaching to get to them but for the passenger side plugs, you need to remove the tire to access the plugs through the wheel well.
with a socket, swivel, extension, and ratchet.
Yes, when changing spark plugs it is a good idea to change all eight so the firing will be even.
The 2.5L engine has 8 plugs and it does only have 4 Cylinders...It has a dual ignition system.The 2 rear spark plugs and wires on the Driver's side are hard to get to...
spark plugs are located in the side of the head you remove them with a spark plug socket tip for you if you dont know where spark plugs are or how to remove them, i would get someone that does know, to do it or at least show you
There are ( 6 ) spark plugs
when do you change spark plugs
Disconnect the battery, remove the cables and boots, and remove the old spark plugs. Put in the new spark plugs, attach the cables and boots, and connect the battery.
Disconnect the battery, remove the spark plug cables and boot covers, and remove the old spark plugs. Next, put in the new spark plugs, reattach the boot covers and spark plug cables and reconnect the battery.
Disconnect the battery to the vehicle, remove the spark plug cables and boot covers, and remove the old spark plugs. Next, carefully put in the new spark plugs, attach the boot covers and spark plug cables and reconnect the battery.
Actually , with the electronic ignition there are no points , and the scheduled maintainence guide shows to change the spark plugs at ( 100,000 miles )
You will need the correct replacement spark plugs, a spark plug socket, and a screw driver. The new cars have the spark plugs concealed and you might have to open the cover over the engine to access it, which may require addition tools