Spark Plugs: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolts and the cowl lower panel.

Fig 2: Locating Cowl Top Panel Bolts
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CAUTION: It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots, while pulling along the axis of the spark plug, to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wires.

Fig 3: Pulling Spark Plug Wire Off Spark Plug

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With a twisting motion, use the special tool to pull the 6 spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.

CAUTION: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs, or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

Remove the 6 spark plugs.