sorry. Its a 98 ex coupe. And 4 cylinder engine. But guess its already been answered

 

All you need is a spark plug socket, a socket wrench, and an extention as stated above. Maybe some anti-sieze compound to apply to the threads of the new plugs. When I changed mine I bought a cheap beam type torque wrench($10) at AutoZone so I wouldn't under or over tighten the new plugs.

 

No problem 00.

Kyle: A little di-electric grease is good also. It'll help the boot not fuse to the plug like the old ones .... at least for a while. It helps the conductivity also, I've been told.

 

How much torque do I need to apply when the spark plug is installed.
Thanks

 

I think it's a quarter turn after the plugs are hand-tight ..... I'll check though.

 

Here are a couple of tips to help assure the success of changing spark plugs. The first is to remove spark plugs from aluminum cylinder heads only when the engine is cool. Since aluminum and steel expand and contract at different rates, removing spark plugs from an aluminum cylinder head while hot can actually cause thread and cylinder head damage. Before installing the spark plugs, make sure the threads are clean and in good condition. If in doubt, run a thread chaser through the plug opening in the cylinder head. Most plug manufacturers recommend that you do not use an anti-seize compound, since one has already been applied to the plugs at the factory. Next, install the spark plugs finger tight and, it using a taper seat spark plug, use a ratchet to rotate 1/16 of a turn. If using a gasket seat type spark plug, after installing finger tight, turn 1/4 to 5/8 of a turn. If this procedure is followed, spark plugs will not back out nor will they seize in the cylinder head.

courtesy of http://roadstarclinic.com/content/view/70/127/

 

Torque to 13 ft lbs.

 

thanks 00!

 

Thanks a million,
Finally, I replaced my spark plugs. I bought Denso Iridium IK16 spark plug from Autozone. It was $9.99 per piece. cheaper than sparkplugs.com. I am pretty happy with new spark plugs. I can feel smoother and more power. But I changed it before I read falkore24's post.

I applied anti-seize compound since Autozone clerk's recommendation. Didn't know plug manufacture already applied anti-seize compound. Do you think I need to take off and remove the anti-seize compound I applied?

This is great site and I am enjoying a lot now.

By the way, I bought beam style torque wrench $15 one and works great. at least meet my needs at this time.

 

I think you will be ok leaving the anti seize on there. The only time that beam type torque wrench won't serve your needs is if you are not able to see the dial straight onto be able to tell when to stop torqueing. I have not encountered this situation yet, but I am sure I eventually will.