How to remove Spark plugs on a 97 Toyota Corolla ?

Question

I got the top cover off the area where the spark plugs are located, and there looks to be a stem sticking up.

I dont want to break anything so How do I remove t he stem?

thanks..MD

Answer 1

The "stem" as you say is the top of the spark plug.

If you are going to replace the spark plugs, you should already have the new ones in your hand to compare.

They are either 5/8" or 13/16" bore.
Buy which ever size "spark plug socket" you need, and a 3 inch extension for your ratchet.
I hope you have a ratchet....If you don't, buy one of those too.

When installing the spark plugs, use a piece of rubber fuel line, or an old spark plug boot to thread the spark plugs ALL the way in by hand before tightening them to avoid cross threading.

Answer 2

A picture's "worth a thousand words" MD, so take the time to go through this tutorial from About.com on changing spark plugs. It shows everything step by step so you can take your time and do it right. Several things to watch out for: First, be careful tugging on the spark plug wire or you can damage it. Grab ahold of the boot itself and gradually pull and wiggle it free. Sometimes they get stuck on the plug pretty tight, but they're supposed to pull off. Once you get the plug boot off the plug (do them one at a time), notice whether there's any engine oil on the lower boot or down in the valve cover well. If so, you may need new valve cover well gaskets. Next use a good spark plug 1/2 inch socket and use two hands to loosen the plug (one hand to hold the wrench straight on the plug). Finally, thread the new plugs in by hand making positively sure they thread in easily 3 or 4 turns to make sure you don't cross thread them and bugger up the engine head.

Answer 3

It's not just about removing and replacing. You need to gap the new plugs with a gapping tool. You need to find the gap online, from the guy at the parts store, or from your manual. You need to use a little anti-seize on the threads of the plugs and a little dielectric tune-up grease on the porcelain part of the plug and the inside of the boot.

To remove and replace the spark plugs, you need a deep spark plug socket of the appropriate size and a socket extension. A spark plug wire puller and a torque wrench are optional tools you can use.

Answer 4

Do you know what a sparlk plug is? If the plug wire is removed youll see a little white porcelin stem with a little metal tip, Youll need a deep well spark pkug socket to get it out.Remember to find out what your new plugs gap at before installing them.

Answer 5

Remember the rule-of-thumb:

Rightie-tightie
Lefty-loosie

Answer 6

hard step. search on to yahoo and bing. that will can assist!