1999 Forester 2.5 L-spark plug change-need info

[AJay]

According to my Haynes Manual (1990-1998 Legacy) the right side plugs
can be replaced from under the car but for the left (driver) side the
battery and coolant reservoir must be removed to change the plugs.

Is this correct? Does anyone have experience changing the plugs on a
2.5L Forester of 1999 vintage?

Thanks for any help.
A.J.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

According to my Haynes Manual (1990-1998 Legacy) the right side plugs
can be replaced from under the car but for the left (driver) side the
battery and coolant reservoir must be removed to change the plugs.

Is this correct? Does anyone have experience changing the plugs on a
2.5L Forester of 1999 vintage?

Thanks for any help.
A.J.

I'm sorry I do not. If no other response here though, ask at
www.usmb.net . If there is an easier way (not likely) those guys will
know it.

Carl

 

[Tom Bavis]

According to my Haynes Manual (1990-1998 Legacy) the right side plugs
can be replaced from under the car but for the left (driver) side the
battery and coolant reservoir must be removed to change the plugs.

Is this correct? Does anyone have experience changing the plugs on a
2.5L Forester of 1999 vintage?

Thanks for any help.
A.J.

On our 2000, the coolant reservoir had to come out on the driver's
side, and the intake air box on the passenger side. And a selection
of different length extensions for your socket wrench will be helpful.

 

[Edward Hayes]

I change plugs on my 2000 Forester. All plugs are removed and replaced
topside. Remove air intake piping up to the air box (10 & 12 mm
socket). Remove both electrical connectors & hoses (plug hoses with
golf tees) on the washer reservoir, unbolt (12 mm I think) and move
aside. Twist and pull hard on the spark plug wire EARS only. I use a
3/8 inch 6 inch ratchet, flex head spark plug socket with a rubber or
magnetic insert and a 4 & 6 inch extension. Install new plugs by hand
and torque to 15 foot/pounds +/- 2 foot pounds (go easy and feel the
crush washer collapse and another 1/8 turn or so (not tight buy snug).
Coat the OUTSIDE of the rubber wire boot with silicon or dielectric
grease (very light coat). Replace wires by pushing onto the spark
plugs until you feel and or hear it snap on. Replace all reaming stuff
and enjoy.

 

[AJay]

On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:09:25 GMT, "Edward Hayes"

Thank you to everyone who responded and special thanks to Edward Hayes
for the detailed explanation.
I appreciate it.

A.J.