How to: Remove the spark plugs

[interloper393]

Got board today so thought id do a write up on removing/cleaning the plugs as mine was needing it anywho :driving

Tools required:
10mm socket (intercooler pipe)
12mm socket (strut bar)
Rachet
Bendy bit for the rachet
Extension bit for the racket :Hammer
Spark plug socket
Wire brush and carb cleaner if you want lol (i didnt bother)


think thats it

[interloper393]

Ok this is where you`ll find your plugs, right under the black intercooler pipe that is bolted to the throttle body and plenum(bit shiney metal thingy)

[interloper393]

First off its easyer to remove the strut bar with is just bolted on by 4 12mm nuts, i just undid 1 side and lifted it up lol.. all about safty

Next theres 4 10mm bolts holding the intercooler pipe on, undo the top 2 and theres 2 below, you`ll struggle to see these so just feel for them.

Next undo the hose thats holding the pipe to the intercooler, mines a hks one but the standards just the same..

[interloper393]

You`ll be left with something list this, Just remember where leads go, best to do 1 at a time, better safe than sorry :yes
They can be a bit fiddly to get out, 1 and 2 in the pic are a doddle, just use the racket with the swivel bit and socket

[interloper393]

Plugs 3 and 4 are a bit harder to get at because theres cables n poo in the way, use the swivel, socket and extension bar for these ones..

[interloper393]

Belows the before and after pics of my plugs, pretty naff, could really do with replacing but im waiting on a order coming
Just do the oposit for refitting.
Plugs in this condiction gave me lumpy starts and a bad shake in the cockpit so worth checking yours if you have similar condictions

Any who hope this helps some of you out :Santa

Also you can get to the plugs from underneath, just jack the car up n have a fiddle, i found this easyer and cleaner lol..

Cheers
Craig :driving

[Rzla]

thanks for the walkthrough very helpful
much appreciated

[Laeeq]

thanks for the walkthrough very helpful
much appreciated

So that means now you can change mine while i have a cuppa......

[Rzla]

i think we should get kash to dont you ?
then i can join you :p

[ro284]

just done mine, all new plugs, but only thing i took off was the plug leads, all done from the top with the mazda spanner from the tool kit, with the tommy bar,
Runs much nicer now,
Bob

[interloper393]

No prob guys, i just removed things to make it easyer for me, im sure theres maybe bits you can improve on, but the basics are all here lol..

[Kash_]

nice write up... we needed one of these in the stickies :Thumbs-up

So that means now you can change mine while i have a cuppa

I second that... about time he did some work :Laugh

[m4drx]

what did you use to clean your plugs mate?

[interloper393]

Wire brush and carb cleaners done a few times should get them gleaming bud, or wet and dry sandpaper...

[m4drx]

need to do it again but didnt get a good result before so i will try again anyway, appreciate it fella