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I know most know how to change out spark plugs but we were all noobs at one point. Hoping this saves some noob $100 by not having the dealer switch out the plugs.
Equipment
Remove the engine cover. Pull on the corners and it will release. Remove the coils with the 10 mm bolts.
Give them a tug and they will pop right out.
I needed to remove this connector to get to the coil closest to the driver side.
Using a 6 inch extension (not in the pic) you can now remove the spark plugs. Be careful no debris gets into the opening while the spark plugs are out. Place the new plug into the plug socket. I like to apply anti seize to the plugs when installing. Insert plug,socket and extension into the opening and tighten by hand. This ensures that you are not cross threading.
Torque the plugs to 15 ft lbs, Insert the coils, screw in the 10mm bolts, reattach the wire connector and pop in the engine cover. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Autolite XP5703 spark plugs (.028 gap) $21.20 from eBay
- spark plug socket
- 10 mm socket
- ratchet
- torque wrench
- 6 inch extension
- anti seize

Remove the engine cover. Pull on the corners and it will release. Remove the coils with the 10 mm bolts.

Give them a tug and they will pop right out.

I needed to remove this connector to get to the coil closest to the driver side.

Using a 6 inch extension (not in the pic) you can now remove the spark plugs. Be careful no debris gets into the opening while the spark plugs are out. Place the new plug into the plug socket. I like to apply anti seize to the plugs when installing. Insert plug,socket and extension into the opening and tighten by hand. This ensures that you are not cross threading.

Torque the plugs to 15 ft lbs, Insert the coils, screw in the 10mm bolts, reattach the wire connector and pop in the engine cover. Enjoy!