This is a very easy task , with a little pacience.
First of all find out what kind of spark plugs you need.
Second, pull one of the wires, use a spark plug socket:13/16, make sure it has the small rubber inside to protect the ceramic of the plug, be careful not to brake the spark plug when installing it , install the new one, but check the gap first, just to make sure it hasn't been changed , follow the sequence of right to left, or vice versa. Choose your way and stick with it.
You have 4 on the lower side and 2 on the upper side of the intake manifold.
Use a 1/2 inch drive ratchet with a long extention if you can or two 4" ext., wich ever you can get to the plug better. But one thing you have to follow is the take one, replace one rule, this way you won't make any big mistake, and you will feel like a pro. when your'e done, believe me.
Replace it
Your spark plug manufacturer would recommend your replacement schedule.
Replace the spark plugs,spark plug wires, fuel filter, oil, and oil filter. Mr.brown
unscrew them
After 105,000 miles. Nissan Maxima spark plugs are platinum-tipped and lasts for many years.
When replacing spark plugs on a Nissan Maxima 1995 remove the spark plug covers by twisting until they come loose. Use a socket and wrench to turn the spark plug to the left until it is released from the vehicle. Repeat for all spark plugs. Screw the new spark plugs into the vehicle and replace the spark plug covers.
The spark plug gap, for your 1997 Nissan, is .009. Most spark plugs will be pre-gapped when purchased from the manufacturer.
Aprox $350 parts and labor just to replace the spark plugs.
Replacing spark plugs is important to maintain the car. One disconnects the battery, the spark plug cables, removes the old spark plugs and replace them with new ones, reconnect the cables and the battery.
Where are the spark plugs on a 1996 Nissan maxima?"
The Order is: Rear Spark Plugs 1-3-5 Front Spark Plugs 2-4-6
How do you install spark plugs on a 96 nissan maxima?