Spark Plugs: Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
Remove the air cleaner assembly:
- Remove the 2 bolts which secure the air intake tube to the throttle body. Disconnect the air intake tube from the throttle body.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Air Intake Tube Bolts
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- Release the 5 clips which secure the air cleaner cover.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Cover Clips
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- Disconnect the breather pipe from the "A" bank valve cover. Remove and discard the "O" ring from the breather pipe. Remove the air intake tube/airflow meter/air cleaner cover assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Tube/Airflow Meter/Air Cleaner Cover Assembly
  Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
- Cut and remove the strap which secures the vacuum pipe to the intake manifold elbow.
Remove ignition coils. Refer to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG RH for (bank 1) and IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG LH for (bank 2)
Remove spark plugs.

Fig 4: Removing Spark Plugs
Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
Clean all components as necessary.