As the title suggests, I need help replacing my spark plugs, more importantly, the rear ones. The front bank is pretty simple, that I can do myself.

However, the rear 3 plugs seem to be at an impossible angle. I have searched this forum and honda-acura and haven't found any real good guidline or DIY on how this is accomplished. Can anyone post (w/ pics please) how to replace the plugs and what tools are needed? Thanks

 

its very simple i suggest a pad so you can lay on the intake manifold... a swivel for your ratchet and the right size extension ...laying on the manifold from the right side (drivers side ) ull reach ur hand under the intake manifold and sway bar .instead of trying to go between them ...obviously im assuming uve removed the coil packs at this point , same procedure....

 

Remove the actuator as well. Helps out a ton. Its only held on by 2 bolts.

 

yah in order to get the coil packs off in the back your gonna need to take off the IMRC actuator. after that like type r said you gotta reach under the strut bar. i did mine fine with just a 6" or 7" extension. its pretty cramped back there but you'll get it

 

ya ...its been awhile but probablly worth the two bolts...oh and a magnetic extension does sometimes come in handy

 

Thanks guys for all the quick responses, I'll have to head to advance auto to pick up some of the tools mentioned.
I've never had to do this before other than on our lawn mower so this is somewhat of a step up for me.

If anyone has any other helpful tips keep em coming

 

actually i used a magnetic extension a few times while changing my plugs. i must've dropped like 4 bolts in the engine bay . the magnet also helps when pulling the plugs out after there already unscrewed. also your gonna need a 16mm deepsocket. i dont know if you have one but it was the only size i didnt have. good luck

 

Yea I already dropped that plastic one that holds down the cover fro the front 3 cylinders. That was fun...

So what I have goatherd so far is: I need a 5/8 spark plug ratchet w/ a 6" extension for the rear set and possibly another 3" as well. I was also looking at picking up a torque wrench for this occasion. I don't have one and I'm sure I'll use it more than once in my life

 

Ok so I finally just got some extra tools: a 3" & 6" extension, an adjustable socket wrench and I start gapping my spark plugs, when I realize the turd at Advance Auto sold me two different sets of plugs. A 4 pack of Platinum plugs and two single double platinum plugs.

I assume it would be very bad to install two different types of plugs.
I've also read that NGK Iridium plugs are supposed to be fantastic, the ones I purchased are Autolite.
I don't track my car, I don't go out on the highway and do the ricer flyby to intice people to race me, will I really notice any difference w/ some $6 plugs vs the $2 one's I bought?