Tips needed to remove the 1.9L plugs

[AaronR]

The space is limited and there's sharp edge around. The boot is kinda tight. How do you protect your hand from being cut? Any tool make this work easier?

[dxrflyboy]

Spark plug boot pliers, 5/8" spark plug socket, swivel joint, extension.

[Jet-Lee]

you shoulda seen the gashes I got on my thumb and index finger before I realized I should get the boot pliers.

[johnwaynejeep]

If you're talking about the far left plug next to the alternator you can get to it without plug boot pliers. You will need the extension and the swivel joint though.

[AaronR]

I found it impossible to pull the left most plug without removing the alternator AC line also gets in the way! How did you guys do it?

[jman63]

boot plug pliers are worth their weight in gold...my #1 plug came out easily with nothing more than a long extention...it was a striaght shot to the plug .