changing plugs 1996 Grand am SE

[Shelly Ann]

someone please help i am doing this myself and i never did it before

[Ridenour]

What engine? 2.4 L?

If you have a 2.4, you need to remove your IDI module - the thing ontop of the engine that has 4 fasteners. The plugs are underneath. You will need a plug socket that fits them. If you don't have one, go ask at autozone, and they'll find you one that fits. You will then need a medium sized wrench (9 to 12 inches in length). Remove the plugs, install the new ones, and reinstall the IDI.

If you have a 3.4 L

Follow the wire to each plug, and using a plug socket, pull one plug at a time, and install the new one. For the ones on the back of the engine, some elbows and extensions will make it easier to get at them. There's nothing really hard about it - just a PITA to get at on the back - and make sure you never have more then one wire off at a time - or else you could accidently switch wires / plugs.

welcome to the forum

[Knifeblade]

Like Ride says, what engine?????????

[justin0717]

96 would have the 3.1 not the 3.4 but there the same damn thing