I have had this same problem and I found it much easier to actually replace the hard to reach plugs from underneath the van. When I did my first tune up I was trying to replace the plugs through the cab interior. There were a few plugs I couldn't get to. I decided not to replace the hard plugs hoping that my misfire problem was fixed with the new plugs that I could get to. This problem ended up not getting fixed so I had to figure out how to get the remaining plugs out. I simply drove the van on ramps and reached them from underneath. You can't see them but you can get to them by feel.
Good luck, ts2109
Friday, October 16th, 2009 AT 8:00 AM