Removal Procedure

Turn OFF the ignition switch.

Fig 1: Spark Plugs & Ignition Coil Assembly

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Remove the ignition coil assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil(s) Replacement - Bank 2 or Ignition Coil(s) Replacement - Bank 1 .
Use the J 43094 in order to remove the spark plug boots from the spark plugs. See Special Tools .

NOTE: Allow the engine to cool before removing the spark plugs. Attempting to remove the spark plugs from a hot engine may cause the plug threads to seize, causing damage to cylinder head threads.

NOTE: Clean the spark plug recess area before removing the spark plug. Failure to do so could result in engine damage because of dirt or foreign material entering the cylinder head, or by the contamination of the cylinder head threads. The contaminated threads may prevent the proper seating of the new plug. Use a thread chaser to clean the threads of any contamination.

Remove the spark plugs from the engine.
Inspect the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .