SL/R230: don't understand how to change spark plugs on an '03 sl500
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'03 sl500
don't understand how to change spark plugs on an '03 sl500
I bought myself a wonderful present for my birthday 
although she's been giving me problems no thanks to the lame dealership i bought her from.... so i took it to an official benz dealership and i got a list of things that needs to be done that the owners didn't do.... i bought the spark plugs, so how do i change them and where r they??!! oh btw i have no manual for the car 
anyone know where i can download one for free???
although she's been giving me problems no thanks to the lame dealership i bought her from.... so i took it to an official benz dealership and i got a list of things that needs to be done that the owners didn't do.... i bought the spark plugs, so how do i change them and where r they??!! oh btw i have no manual for the car anyone know where i can download one for free???
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<li id="jsArticleStep1">Allow the engine to cool completely prior to working on it--at least five hours. Pop the hood. Lift off the engine cover using your hands and set it to the side. Unbolt the first coil pack from the top of the engine using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket and pull it up with a twisting motion to expose the spark plug. You may have to disconnect an electrical harness at the coil as well.
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Remove the stock spark plug using the 3/8-inch ratchet, extension and spark plug socket. Discard the old plug.
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Gap the spark plug using the spark plug gapping tool set to .031-inch. Install the replacement spark plug using the 3/8-inch ratchet, extension and spark plug socket. Reinstall the coil pack onto the spark plug, pushing it onto the plug until it makes a popping noise. Then bolt it to the head using the ratchet.
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Repeat Steps 1-3 for any remaining spark plugs in the system.
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Remove the stock spark plug using the 3/8-inch ratchet, extension and spark plug socket. Discard the old plug.
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Gap the spark plug using the spark plug gapping tool set to .031-inch. Install the replacement spark plug using the 3/8-inch ratchet, extension and spark plug socket. Reinstall the coil pack onto the spark plug, pushing it onto the plug until it makes a popping noise. Then bolt it to the head using the ratchet.
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Repeat Steps 1-3 for any remaining spark plugs in the system.
