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Spark plug replacement

Tiny
NICOLE BROADBENT
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  • 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC
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I took off the cover for the spark plugs, and the coil boots did not come out. So I can't get to the spark plugs to exchange them. What do I do now?
Monday, June 17th, 2019 AT 11:56 AM

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Tiny
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Hi Nicole,

Here is the procedure to remove the ignition coil and the boots should be underneath. It looks like there is a special tool needed and I suspect this is needed so the boots come out with it.

If you did not have this tool, then you should just be able to use some needle nose pliers and pull them off but this may damage them. However, if you submit a picture of what you have currently then I may be able to come up with a better idea of how to get them out.

Let me know and we can go from there.
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Monday, June 17th, 2019 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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I didn't know about the special tool beforehand. I tried needle nose pliers. Eventually the boots came off in pieces. Now I have to go and buy a whole new part. :(
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Monday, June 17th, 2019 AT 1:12 PM
Tiny
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Understandable. Unfortunately, we have all received this type of education on different things.

Glad you got it figured out. Please let us know if you need more information. Thanks
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Monday, June 17th, 2019 AT 1:34 PM
Tiny
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I can't get the coil boots out to change the spark plug! I have tried everything! I got a partial one out, ripped it, but it's still party in, and I can't even get the other ones out! Help!
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 AT 11:49 AM
Tiny
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

Here is a video of the job being done:

https://youtu.be/xyqOo5MhgGk

Please let us know.
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 AT 11:50 AM

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