Spark plug replacement dyi

[marius883]

Hi guys and girls!

So I'm wanting to tackle a spark plug change on my own. Can someone make me a list of tools that I need to get this done, from autozone or similar?
I'm not very mechanically enclined, but in a quick learner. I have ordered the SP-534 plugs, but I'm not sure what kind of tools or other stuff I might need.

 

[SilverSH0]

I don't have a full DIY but I think there's one floating around (maybe on ecoboostperformanceforum). Luck for you, this is by far the easiest plug change I've ever done on a transverse mounted engine. All it requires is a spark plug socket (to hold the plug while you insert/remove it), a basic socket set, a universal, and two 6" or 8" extensions.

The front plugs are right there and easy. The back plugs are a little harder but simply require a couple extensions and a universal. Simply remove the coil and using a plug socket - extension - universal - extension (in that order) remove the spark plugs. I'll search for a how to real quick as I know I've seen one. It has you move a couple pieces but I didn't find that necessary on mine.

*EDIT* Here is the link:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1980.0.html

I know I didn't remove the EVAP/purge from my car and simply worked around the wires. I don't know if I displaced the plastic intake tubing. I might have as it's a hose clamp and easily accessible nut, but don't remember.

 

[brucelinc]

Good tool list in Silver's post. I didn't remove any pipes, strut tower braces or anything else, either. They can be worked around easily. A word of caution: Take care to make sure you get the new plugs started straight to avoid cross threading. Also, do not overtighten. A bit more than snug is all it takes.