I passed on doing the job myself the first time. I had heard that you had to remove or loosen the intake manifold to do the job. Had more time than money this time and thanks to this forum, I was given the courage to give it a try.

Took about 2.5 hours. The first 5 were relatively easy. The 6th took forever... much cussing and crawling on the engine for leverage. This is one time being relatively small is an advantage!

I took a couple of snapshots during the job because I didn't see any previous to this.

Will post them later tonight (gotta go wash the car! )

lig

p.s. tools required - torque wrench, anti-sieze compound, spark plug gap/adjusting tool, 5/8ths spark plug wobbly socket - short and long extensions, universal joint and ratcheting wrench.

 

Remove the cover with an Allen wrench - just two nuts.

 

Front plugs are just underneath the cover. They are set pretty deep. Don't forget the anti-sieze!

 

The back row is a bi#tch...

The passenger side plugs are pretty easy - you can access two with a wobbly socket and extension.

 

after loosening a few hoses and moving stuff around slightly for access - the far right or drivers side rear plug can be accessed. I actually crawled on top of my engine to get at it and went straight in from the top to get the socket in. I had an easier time removing the plug wire from the side.

The pic shows how tight things are...

 

This is how I configured the socket/joints/extensions to get the last plug...

Hope this is useful to y'all.

 

Very informative write-up lig! It's always easier to understand the process with the pictures included

 

Thanks! I was searching in vain for pics before getting started.

Maybe we can start a how-to library or something...

 

Great post! Looks like I'm going to buy another socket join soon heh

 

I am constantly looking for excuses to buy some more tools!

 

You sir are alife saver and deserve the Gold Medal of Excellence "from Club Lexus " of course
Never had to remove the IM and it took me all of 30 mins
Thankyou

 

You're welcome!

Thanks for the kind words - I'm glad it helped!

 

Well after working on inline sixes most of my life it was quite a shock to experience the lexus engine lol

 

Transverse V-6s are a PITA IMO. :LOL:

 

Yea, let's bring this thread back from the dead! For all those second gen owners that keep complaing about not being able to find the rear plugs or how you think it's impossible to do (like myself ). Let's hope the 'newbies' can use this information as much as I did without trying to post a new thread.