Spark plug change 172

[iOllieSM]

Quick question. About to do this possibly this evening - before I take everything apart, do I need any special tools to do it? (Like on the 1.2's)
Thanks
Ollie

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

just a plug socket mate , theres a guide on here

 

[LiamR172]

You need a socket for the plugs and an extension and the socket to remove the bolts on the inlet... i think.

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

​http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...hange-a-helpful-picture-guide&highlight=plugs

 

[Fred@BTM]

that guide is wrong in places, don't unbolt the coilpack, just pull the leads off (they're numbered anyway, so you can't **** it up)

and you shouldn't pull the MAP sensor out the plenum (easy to snap) just unplug it (number 1)

same goes for number 2, just unplug

 

[iOllieSM]

Okay do I need a special plug spanner? I have a normal one you can get in halfords... As I say my old clio required a special long one. Also how long does it take roughly to do?
Many thanks

 

[LiamR172]

About 10/15mins to do if you know what your unplugging etc

 

[Canary172]

that guide is wrong in places, don't unbolt the coilpack, just pull the leads off (they're numbered anyway, so you can't **** it up)

and you shouldn't pull the MAP sensor out the plenum (easy to snap) just unplug it (number 1)

same goes for number 2, just unplug

I also covered up the lower part of the inlet manifold to prevent any crap getting into the inlets. Perhaps a bit overly cautious, but i'd rather be safe than sorry!