how difficult is it to change the spark plugs?

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I have a '99 Mustang GT (4.6L SOHC) and according to my Hanyes manual it says I should change the spark plugs about every 60k miles, which is about where mine is at now. By looking at it, it looks as though you have to remove the fuel rails and other stuff thats in the way. It looks a lot more complicated that the average spark plugs. How difficult would this be? My Haynes manual, unfortunately, gives very little detail on changing the spark plugs if you can believe that. It doesnt mention having to remove the fuel rail or anything, although its obvious you do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Aaron

Erik D. · Accepted Answer

Its not very hard.  All you have to do is loosen the fuel rail and move it a little to get to the plugs, you don't need to take it completely off.Erik D.'94 white lightningAar

JD Adams · Answer

It's not difficult at all. Six are easy to get to. The remaining two require a special technique, one that I plan to outline on my website soon. Removing the fuel rail is not neccessary.

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Gagan (mwarrior) · Answer

Dont pull the fuel rails, I made that mistake. You can unscrew the thingthat looks like an injector (theres 8 of them) those are actually the coils.A little maneuvering and each one is out. The two hard ones are under thethrottle body (the two on the passenger side closest to the rear of thecar). Rest of its not hard at all (as long as you dont pull the fuel linelike I did the first time...).Gagan

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