GM 12679800 Spark Plug Assembly, Gasoline Engine Ignition

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Before installing new spark plugs, apply a thin layer of anti-seize compound to the threads. This helps prevent the plugs from seizing in the future.

To replace the spark plugs in your vehicle, you'll need essential tools like a spark plug socket, ratchet, various extensions, and a gap gauge for gap adjustment. While a special plug wire removal tool can be used, it's not mandatory. Make sure to use a torque wrench for properly tightening the new spark plugs. Start by allowing the engine to cool completely and checking the new plugs for defects and adjusting the gaps as needed using the gap gauge. The gap should match the specification on the Emissions Control Information label. Remove one spark plug wire at a time, pulling only on the rubber boot, and consider using a plug wire removal tool if available. If you have access to compressed air, use it to clear any debris around the spark plug hole to prevent contamination. Employ a spark plug socket to remove the old spark plug by turning it counterclockwise. Inspect the old spark plugs to assess the engine's condition. Before installing new plugs, apply a thin layer of anti-seize compound to the threads. Thread a new plug into the hole by hand until it can't be turned further, then use a torque wrench or ratchet for tightening. In cases where plugs are harder to reach, use a short length of rubber hose as a tool to aid in threading. Finally, attach the plug wire to the new spark plug using a twisting motion on the boot, repeating the process for the remaining spark plugs one at a time to avoid confusion with the wires.