Hi folks. I've been dormant for a while, but I just finished doing an ignition coil and spark plug change on my 2002 Maxima, and I documented the whole process. I have seen a few how-tos on this before, but I think I have created the "definitive" edition with lots of detail and pics. Hopefully, this will help someone else.

Check it out on my web site at http://www.greghome.com

 

Wow... an update... great write up and great site man... I have had it bookmarked for the RSB, intake, and MT-90 write ups...

 

Great write up... for the 3.5 guys.... too much work....

 

Hey, thanks for the kind words. It actually is not all that bad of a job if you do your homework and have patience. And it doesn't even require a buddy to help you - it is a one man job. But having company for moral support, and for someone to laugh at you, is never a bad idea.

GP

 

that is a great write-up indeed!! i can actually follow it, even though i have absolutely no experiance under the hood (besides simple oil changes, etc.) I was a bit doubtful at first to try this, but when the time comes, i will

 

I'm saying it is a GREAT write up.. don't misunderstand me... what I was trying to say is.... Just to replace the Spark plugs, you will have to remove a lot of stuff just for that.

 

Great write up man! This really helps for my Altima.

 

Thanks for the props. I hadn't even thought about this being useful for the Altima guys, but of course it would apply!

GP

 

DZAMN!! I wish I could find a write-up like that for my 2000 Max!! Niiiiiiiiice write-up man. I'm almost tempted to trade in my 2000 for a 2002 to use your info. Haha... kidding. But VERY nicely done.

 

I'm with Moby, anyone have a good writeup for a 5th Gen??

 

Glad you like the writeup. It took me longer to do the web page than it did to do the plug install!

-GP

 

go to sprintmax.com under how tos, it has a 4th write up which is identical for the 5th gen 3.0.

 

i was changing mine in my 5th gena nd did it without a write up or prior knowledge to even where they were for that matter. but i did have one problem and the bolt that holds down the middle ignitiopn coil in the set towards thae fire wall broke in half and is now stuck in the aluminum and can't get it out. not sure what to do.

 

hey dude thats pretty good--and the more you do the faster you get--but I work at Nissan so I do alright--yea you never want to use the same gasket--you can get away with it on the metal exhaust gaskets--not the crush gaskets though.
But thats better than the service manuel

 

Thanks Sloppy, that write up is nice and detailed. Time to get these dirty plugs outta here. I've had mine in for 87K now, my shop and dealer didnt want me to change em. Thanks to .org for the help!!

 

Very nice pictures and write-up!!! I've been thinking about changing them, but without this exellent write-up I was reluctant to tackle it. Thanks and giving me some good info a few years ago that helped me decide to buy my max.

 

I was starting to wonder where I was going to get this from. Flawless job! Thanks for the contribution.

 

Thanks for the write up. Bookmarked the site!

 

Yup, dug up an old thread. The power of search!
On your write-up it doesn't mention anything about using Silicone when replacing the coils. Is this neccessary and where do you apply the silicone?

 

I was thinking about replacing my plugs pretty soon even though my car only has 56k miles. Not after reading that! They can wait till 100k. Excellent writeup though and one day in the future it will help me a lot.

 

Very nice write up.


If you have a decent drill you can go to sears (MAYBE harbor freight) and buy some drill outs. Or maybe call a local shop and see how much they would charge you to remove it. They p robably will charge you 1 to 1.5 hours.
ok hijack off.