Do I need to remove the intake manifold to change Spark Plugs?

[Greddy321]

Hello everyone, I have been reading this forum for some time now and have learn a lot from you guys. Now I hope you guys can help answer a quick question. I own a 98 Jetta K2 and I want to change the sparkplugs. I notice the #1 and 4 plugs is relatively easy to take out but the #2 and #3 is underneath the intake manifold. Do I need to remove the manifold to remover the two inner plugs or is there a trick to it? Also what should I torque the plugs to when the new ones goes in? Thanks!

[danray11]

HEllo.. It makes it sooo much easier if you remove it. However, It is not mandatory,, have fun

[Tacuvito]

You will have an easy time, or at least not as troublesome if you remove it. Besides you don't want to mess up the threads when installing the new plugs.