Spark Plug removal for 2008

[surfcar]

I would like to change my plugs in my 08 and, after removing the black dust cover (or whatever it's called), I am having a difficult time loosening the boots from the plug wires. Is there a special way to release the boot without damaging the wire? Please advise and thanks in advance!

surfcar

[thehunterooo]

you can just pull them off, and get a sparkplug socket if you dont already have one to get the plugs out

[surfcar]

Thanks, Offline---do I need a special tool to yank the boot off?

[surfcar]

Ooops, sorry, ONLINE!

[surfcar]

thehunteroo,
thanks for the tip; will I need a special tool to pull the boot off?
surfcar

[thehunterooo]

nope just yank it off with your hand, wiggle it around a little to loosen it up and then just pull, but for the plugs themselves is where you need the socket

when you put the wired/boots back on they just plug/snap in, easy

just make sure the gap is right, most plugs are pre-gaped anyways

[surfcar]

Thanks again---will give it a try!

[thehunterooo]

you might needed to use some pliers to get them off as well, takes a bit of force

[serega12]

ONLINE/OFFLINE is just his online status. And you are talking about a 1.6 Aveo engine, right? It might be different on European/Asian smaller engines...

[thehunterooo]

thats what i assumed, should still be the same