Paul Richards

The rear spark plugs on a Chrysler Voyager V6 (2000) at first seem very difficult to change. I have heard of various methods, from gaining access from underneath the car, to lifting the inlet manifold an inch or two.

I decided to take the easiest approach, which might not be the quickest if you have access to a vehicle lift, but is relatively straight forward.

As well as a new set of spark plugs and ignition leads you may need a new inlet manifold gasket as it could break when you remove the manifold

Below is a step by step photo guide on how to replace the spark plugs, which you might find helpful if tackling the job yourself.

Note position of wiper arms

Remove wiper arm spindle cap

Remove wiper arm spindle nut

Remove wiper arm and wiper top panel screws

Panel clips

Remove flat nuts from wiper top panel studs

Disconnect screen washer tubing

Disconnect screen washer tubing on jets

Remove wiper box top bracket nuts

Remove main wiper box bolts

Remove main wiper box bolts

Remove wiper motor multiplug

Disconnect wiper box drain pipes

Lift out wiper box assembly for easy access to inlet manifold

Remove 3 alternator bracket bolts and rotate plate upwards

Remove distributor bolts

Remove air box and vacuum pipes, breather pipes, multiplugs, throttle cables on throttle body

Remove exhaust recirculation pipe bolts (a bit tricky)

Remove inlet manifold support bracket bolt from engine block

Remove cable mounting bracket bolt on back of manifold(left side) (a bit tricky)

Remove cable mounting bracket bolt (right side) (also a bit tricky)

View of cable bracket/bolts on back of manifold(may assist in removal)

Remove earth wires on bulkhead stud

Remove inlet manifold nuts and bolts

Remove inlet manifold and cover engine inlet ports

Remove ignition leads and Remove and replace rear spark plugs

Remove ignition leads and Remove and replace front spark plugs

Check wiring and multiplug cable mounting bracket

Fit new inlet manifold gasket

Fit new air filter at this stage if necessary and rebuild Refit rear ignition leads; rebuild inlet manifold assembly, electrics and wiper box.

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