Porsche 911 Spark Plug and Coilpack Change DIY. No muffler or Bumper Removal!

My fellow Automotive Fanatics, I welcome you to my channel for another DIY! Today, we are tackling spark plugs and coilpacks changes on a 2007 Porsche 911 997.1 with the 3.8L motor. Even though our reference vehicle is a 997.1, the process may be applicable for other Porsches such as the 996 and Porsches with the 3.6L motor.

Overall, this is not a difficult task. You DO NOT have to remove the bumper or mufflers as other DIY guides have recommended. You do need some specialized tools though. Here are the tools I would recommend:

- standard mechanic tool set
- E-Torx sockets
- multiple wobble socket extensions
- pivoting rachet
- small 1/4” torque wrench or a small sized 3/8” torque wrench

Torque Specs:
- spark plugs @ 22ft/lbs
- coilpack retaining bolts @ 7.5ft/lbs
- heatshield @ 7.5ft/lbs

NO DOT use anti seize per newest Porsche SB notice

Install time: 4-6hrs.

Timeline of DIY:

0:07 - intro to this DIY
3:07 - removal of LEFT forward most coilpack
5:51 - removal of LEFT forward most spark plug
6:25 - removal of LEFT middle coilpack
8:40 - removal of LEFT REAR coilpack bolts
9:12 - how to unclip LEFT REAR coilpack clip
10:01 - removal of LEFT REAR coilpack
10:38 - removal of LEFT REAR spark plug
11:39 - completed left side discussion and tips
15:41 - RIGHT side spark plugs and coilpack removal
15:45 - removal of RIGHT REAR coilpack bolt & clip
16:39 - tip on how to remove RIGHT REAR coilpack
17:08 - tip on how to tighten coilpack bolt
17:38 - completed right side discussion, tips, and final comments

If you guys have any questions, please post below and I will do my best to help out. As always, thank you for watching and supporting my channel! Until the next time, this is Peter, The Automotive Fanatic!

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