Replacing Spark Plug Wires

[LT Almond GT]

How difficult is it to replace Spark Plug Wires, is there anything tricky or that I should know. Is there a thread on this procedure?

[IRPT]

Here's a guide on replacing the spark plugs, it covers removing the spark plug wires.

http://www.ptdoityourself.net/ptplug.html

[LT Almond GT]

Thanks for the info. It looks like there will be little difference on GT!

[IRPT]

Lt Almond GT, sorry. Here you go, this is from the 2003 service manual:

REMOVAL - 2.4L TURBO
Special care should be used when installing spark
plugs in the 2.4L cylinder head spark plug wells. Be
sure the plugs do not drop into the wells, damage to
the electrodes can occur.
NOTE: REMOVE cables from the coil first before
removing spark plug insulator.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Unlock and disconnect the MAP sensor electrical
connector.
(3) Remove the throttle control shield.
(4) Disconnect the cable from the ignition coil first.
Always remove the spark plug insulator, rotate the
boot 90° and pulling straight up in a steady motion.
(5) Remove the spark plug using a quality socket
with a rubber or foam insert (Fig. 30).
(6) Inspect the spark plug condition.

[macster]

quote:Originally posted by IRPT

Lt Almond GT, sorry. Here you go, this is from the 2003 service manual:

REMOVAL - 2.4L TURBO
Special care should be used when installing spark
plugs in the 2.4L cylinder head spark plug wells. Be
sure the plugs do not drop into the wells, damage to
the electrodes can occur.
NOTE: REMOVE cables from the coil first before
removing spark plug insulator.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Unlock and disconnect the MAP sensor electrical
connector.
(3) Remove the throttle control shield.
(4) Disconnect the cable from the ignition coil first.
Always remove the spark plug insulator, rotate the
boot 90° and pulling straight up in a steady motion.
(5) Remove the spark plug using a quality socket
with a rubber or foam insert (Fig. 30).
(6) Inspect the spark plug condition.

I would add one thing based on personal experience. I would also remove the Map Sensor. I would definitely rotate the plug wires before I start to pull them up. They are locked on the plugs (almost like vacuum sealed tight) and its a bit disconcerting at first when you try to remove them.

FWIWM2C

Macster