Anyone having trouble getting to the rear 3 plugs? I did the front 3 myself, but took the car in to replace the rear 3. Too much trouble. Is there any easier way? Did I not remove an intake or bar? My tools and hands were too long or big for the job.

 

what gen? on 4th and 5th its pretty easy. just move some of the hoses

 

6th Gen, 2004 SE. It's on my avatar... Yeah, on my 2000 Max SE, it was easy, I'd do all 6 by myself. However, this one is a beast for the rear 3 plugs.

 

On my 6th gen you have to remove the intake mani.

I can do it pretty damn fast now. I could probably take the mani off in like an hour, probably less.

 

Yes, you have to remove the intake manifold to get to the back 3 plugs. Good job designing newer stuff, Nissan. At least you only have to do it every 100k miles.


......... And this has nothing to do with the garage & workshop forum.

 

Not on the 5.5 and newer, you have to remove way too much stuff to get to them.

 

omg i almost get the 100k and i have to do it lolzz

 

Maybe you can share your insights on that?
I tried to follow a write up for 5th gen maxima @ http://www.greghome.com/Greg's%20Gar...eplacement.htm but stuck at 3rd picture. It appears that 5th gen has more room at the back vs 6th gen. How do I get to those two bolts?

Any help will be really appreciated.

 

I used rachet type wrenches! But a small breaker socket wrench to loosen first!

 

After browsing the photos, unfortunately, I think I will leave the 3 rear plugs to the professionals. Thanks.

 

its not that hard really, i do it all the time, 10mm 12mm and a 14mm wrenches and sockets, flat heat screw driver, and pliers, all you need to remove the intake.

 

I just hit the 100k mark, guess I have to do this too. If there is a sticky on this, please let me know.

 

Guys. Follow up this instructions....http://www.nissanhelp.com/diy/maxima...eplacement.htm
1 hour later and you drive away hapier Very easy to do!

 

bookmarked

 

Excellent!

 

So the plugs should only be changed at 100k miles? I am at 85k miles and I am wondering if I change the plugs if that will help with better MPG?

 

Well, my last car was Mazda Millenia S. Probably the nicest car I have ever owned...I do miss her. Anyhoo, it was the same as the Max, change the plugs 100k miles. Also the same as the Max, you had to take crap off to get at the rear bank of plugs. In the Millenia's case inter-coolers. Hence a 3-4 hour job, just like the Max.

So one day I get all snappy and decide I am changing plugs. I was at 75k miles...thinking I'll get it done before they need it. I rip her part and start pulling plugs. 5 of the plugs were good, not sure of the gap, but they were not fouled or anything serious. One of them, however, was, melted down to nothing, and still, to this day, I do not understand how I didn't get a misfire CEL code from it. There was nothing left of that little bugger....

So, my point to this story is change em out if you are getting close. I am changing mine out next summer which I figure I will be at 80k.