How to Change Spark Plugs Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 V6! 2014+ WK2

[@willfrancis3340]

As an aspiring diy-er, this video slowly became pure comedy as I began realizing there's a zero percent chance at doing this successfully myself.

[@LJsGarage]

Haha I love the honesty it was a rough one 😅

[@jorgepino3676]

I felt the same way until i decided to do it.. after not able to pull out thr air intake on Sunday.. i left it all taken apart until Thursday and i finally got it out. It takes lots and lots of pulling

[@realityhurts8697]

You can do it, it's just alot of little details

[@LootenantXan]

I am 100% confident in my abilities, and I am already irritated realizing I have to pull the manifold to get the driver side plugs.

[@weldingjunkie]

It’s very simple you can do it.

[@davebo1324mi]

This seems overly complicated for replacing some damn spark plugs. Thanks jeep 😒 Nice video btw!

[@LJsGarage]

haha thanks and yeah wait till you see the O2 sensor...

[@SSHitMan]

@@LJsGarage I took one look at where the O2 sensors are and then took it straight to the dealer. 😳

[@atarisbetter9199]

​@@LJsGarage once you get the intake tube off why can't you just replace the plugs on that side? It looks all open?

[@timwoods1771]

My thoughts too.

[@Kiddro22]

Try Removing the starter on a NorthStar engine......Smh!

[@matthewjswider]

What this guy left out: The nuts under the intake plenum on the right side (driver) are 13 mil The rear nut has a bracket on it for the condenser lines. You’ll need a long handled 13 box wrench to get it loose, flipping it back and forth each time. The 8 mil screws (7) that come out of the top of the plenum need to be completely removed, especially the rear one. The last two hoses can be removed after the plenum is halfway out. If you loosen the brackets with the 13’s enough and slide the plenum to the right it will come out of the bracket behind the throttle body.

[@LJsGarage]

Appreciate you my friend!

[@matthewjswider]

@@LJsGarage no problemo man. It may be DIY but we are all in this together. Human kind. :)

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

I'm doing this now...thank you 🎉

[@joshua7680]

I recently had to do the oil cooler and filter housing. Used this video as refrence because I decided to do my plugs and coil packs while I had it open

[@LJsGarage]

Awesome, glad you made it through! Hopefully not too much blood and tears.

[@katiepalfini2979]

Welp guess I'm not doing it myself. Good description though.

[@LJsGarage]

😂 not going to try and convince you... It was not fun

[@TheVaka1]

My same thoughts 🤣🤣

[@weldingjunkie]

Good video, the back bracket is a 13 mm at the bottom.. we also forgot to tell them about the 210 mm on the right hand side where coil 6 is….the only thing you didn’t have to do was you could’ve left a throttlebody on the intake itself. That’s what I typically do. Service data calls for 1.7 to 2.0hrs but can be done in 1 obviously not filming of course lol that slows it way down.

[@LJsGarage]

Good tips man much appreciated!

[@deannapushruk4212]

Seems soo dam easy but it's intimidating. The submitter is doing an awesome job but I have no confidence. Thanks Jeep!

[@LJsGarage]

You can do it! Thanks for the kudos 😀

[@deannapushruk4212]

@LJsGarage the 3rd spark plug is in back & under. It's the one that quit. Soo I'll have to dish out $$800 for a shop. All good! If I was a mechanic, no problemo. Thanks for the encouragement tho!

[@shantiza33]

Trying to DIY car stuff lately…even with your guidance my eyes popped out lol ima just fork up the $ and have the dealership handle this one

[@LJsGarage]

🤣 too funny. Trust me I was in a good situation with working from home, second car, and time. I just paid 500 for them to do my O2 sensor so I sucked it up 😤

[@shantiza33]

@@LJsGarage I feel you bro! Sometimes it’s worth paying to save that time, effort and risk. Appreciate you!

[@tonytigere5684]

@@LJsGarage $500 for a O2 sensor? Wow is that a the jeep dealer or independent shop? If it’s at a independent shop, that’ll mean they he dealer is like $800-$1000 or so, maybe. Im not looking forward for that repair.

[@tonytigere5684]

@@LJsGarage also I’ve noticed from our 2015 jgc Laredo bought new that all repairs done have all been expensive. Around 8 so far. 187k miles . Basic vehicle with euro brand prices.

[@kikerules]

hello, kinda related , oil pressure sensor for that car , is it located inside the manifold ?

[@LJsGarage]

Right under it sadly

[@Zenforya]

You miss the chance to show us how to get to the hard screw

[@LJsGarage]

It was tough to film sorry!

[@JF32304]

I just called the shop to see how much this is and they quoted $650. I'm a big DIY and this is cake, think I'll order the plugs here real soon.

[@LJsGarage]

Yeah its manageable for sure! 650 isnt too bad thats right at my budget for DIY lol

[@coreychillis9754]

Jiffy lube charged me $130 but from stories i don't trust them😢

[@JF32304]

@@coreychillis9754 jiffy lube isn't touching my vehicle lol lol. Not going to have some young punk changing out my plugs.

[@terpz47]

⁠@@JF32304I used to be the young punk changing them. Till I got fired from jiffy for stealing money from company. Shitty paying job but I did love what I did. Still work on cars as side job. I was assistant manager at 21. I'm 22.

[@bobdimartino6738]

guarantee he only did the the three easy ones i bet the plugs on the drivers side are a different brand i just did my brothers it's easy but a pain in the ass if that makes any sense @@coreychillis9754

[@moisesjasso7209]

What should a spark plug be gap to? I have a 2017 Jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 2 Wheel Dr. 3.6.

[@LJsGarage]

.043/.044 gap if I recall

[@daveprostine1055]

what oil cooler housing did you go with? there is that aluminum one by dorman that I've heard good and bad. mine weeps oil only when it gets really cold so having the dealer do it along with the plugs and coil packs as I like the vehicle.

[@LJsGarage]

I used the same OEM one and it leaked again 😒

[@klkchulo5657]

Well, im changing mines since my jeep vibrates when idle

[@LJsGarage]

Good before it vibrates itself to death lol

[@jorgepino3676]

Does the air intake case needs to clean?? Also why is there so much gunk in it?

[@LJsGarage]

Not usually and probably because this one had a rough life

[@justdagoatgaming8460]

Did you disconnect the negative part of the battery first?

[@LJsGarage]

I did not mention it in this video but it is recommended to do! I did this while doing my oil cooler housing so I was all over the place

[@justdagoatgaming8460]

@@LJsGarage thanks

[@emgangofficial5671]

Why you removed the throttle body ?

[@LJsGarage]

To make more room. it makes it easier to get to the last two plugs

[@JoseHernandez-nf4ep]

Have you done fuel injector replacement?

[@LJsGarage]

Luckily I have not 🙏🏿

[@EmmanuelGuzman-n2n]

Does anyone know the line/hose that broke at 2:24

[@LJsGarage]

Evap Purge hose I believe you are talking about

[@UncRex]

So ✍️ completely break down the engine ✍️ drop a 13 pound weight on it ✍️ and then have a seizure because you forgot how you tore it down. Got it! 😂

[@LJsGarage]

😂 it's a hot mess.

[@BigHomie030]

What spark plug is in there originally

[@LJsGarage]

SP149125AE I believe is the part number for the Factory ones

[@The000000007]

Champion Spark Plugs original Jeep

[@kuvasz101]

This post is not accurate. You do not need to loosen the lower bracket that attaches to the intake. This is an extra laborious unnecessary process.

[@LJsGarage]

Thanks noted for next go around

[@jorges1744]

Do you have to replace the intake manifold gaskets when doing this?

[@zacht6787]

No, unless you notice they're messed up - either seal isn't right anymore, it's cracked, or broken

[@zacht6787]

If there's like 200k miles might as well replace it anyway since you'll be that far into it though

[@LJsGarage]

Depends on the mileage you're at might as well

[@ogbean82]

Get it done now before it gets cold..

[@LJsGarage]

Absolutely!

[@matthieuratrimoson3271]

An absolute nightmare of a job for me. After successfully getting the manifold off and installing the plugs, I have to remove it again to check if a connector is not on correctly. fml

[@LJsGarage]

Ohh no! That was my fear going into this, jeez. Treat yourself after this lol

[@bobnunya7648]

You took way too much off to change plugs

[@LJsGarage]

I'm listening! Where can I cut time off

[@weldingjunkie]

No he didn’t lol the intake needs to come off my guy. Only the throttle body could of stayed

[@sarahdemoss1469]

Good video. What did you do when the tube broke? What is that part called?

[@LJsGarage]

I taped it up for now lol it's the evap purge hose or purge valve. I'll replace it soon but it's like 50-75 for the whole thing 😒

[@julianrodriguezvideo]

The same thing happened to me and I glued it with tep and a waterproof liquid rubber spray. I don't know what it's called and what function it does,

[@tonytigere5684]

What the !!! All that just to remove a spark plug

[@LJsGarage]

Yeah thats why they charge so much at the dealership

[@boostboyracing]

Yo this is crazy smh seriously

[@LJsGarage]

Yeah no joke 😞

[@boostboyracing]

Just got one 😂 smh

[@PVPIDAV]

🐱 🐱 🐱

[@LJsGarage]

lol

[@mralapenosarespicy]

I’m calling this project off

[@LJsGarage]

It's a hot mess lol

[@philipcbarrera1537]

All these parts need to be taken off just to replace spark plugs…..Don’t buy a Jeep they look nice but not reliable in the long run. Buy Toyota or Honda . Most reliable on the road and east to replace plugs a 10 year old can do it😂😂😂

[@LJsGarage]

Hahah you're telling me

[@benignobartolomebb]

Ridiculous design

[@realityhurts8697]

he over compicated this, unhook the coil connector pull up, remove only whats in the actual way... wow.

[@LJsGarage]

Maybe a bit but I make videos for a range of DIY skill levels. I can't only cater to people like you, but I appreciate the feedback

[@realityhurts8697]

@@LJsGarage good point. I've been wrenching for 30 yrs alot have not.

[@Dpshort1]

I agree. Seems like after the intake pipe is out you can see the coil packs clearly…

[@hboozel]

you called 3 different parts a "guy" within one minute. So that's all the farther I made it. I'm looking for a fellow mechanics advice not a youtuber.

[@LJsGarage]

Understandable

[@murda6533]

I mean it’s not hard to see what he’s talking about, you shouldn’t be attempting this anyways if you don’t know the difference between a bolt and connector just cause he called it “guy” and now you’re confused

[@kuvasz101]

I just changed my plugs 2015 3.6 Grand Cherokee. I don't see the need to loosen the 2 lower bracket nuts on the driver's side. I removed the 2 nuts that attached to the 2 intake studs on the driver's side.

[@LJsGarage]

Yeah I realized that after for sure thank you!

[@billwatcher9321]

Believe me, you do want to use a touch of anti-seize. Never trust "pre-coated". It's a really bad feeling in the pit of your stomach when the aluminum threads from the cylinder head come out with the plug !! Anti-sieze is very cheap insurance !

[@LJsGarage]

Understandable lol I have been alright so far, but I respect what you are saying

[@MarkKeck]

Just paid $ 427.00 at a dealer.

[@LJsGarage]

Honestly after doing it, if I didn't also have other work I needed to do I'd have just paid them. This sucks! Lol

[@Kiddro22]

That’s not a bad price

[@robertgelley6454]

excellent video! Straightforward and to the point without all the fluff. A+

[@LJsGarage]

Much appreciated! Hope it helped 🤞🏿

[@michelecourtney4226]

How long did it take in real time to remove the cover etc. to get to plugs?

[@LJsGarage]

About 2 hrs actually not fun but doable

[@ikc0000]

Wish you would’ve showed how to remove that dumb ass bolt near the firewall.

[@LJsGarage]

Yeah my B :/ that one stressed me out and I didn't even think to try and film it better

[@jorgepino3676]

​@LJs Garage could you described how you removed the 7th screw? I am stuck

[@jorgepino3676]

What tool did you used?

[@ThomasChapman6298]

The air suspension is one of the best features about the car imo I’ve been driving the 2014-2021 3.6’s two different ones a 2014 and now a 2015 for maybe 6 years now. But you can easily take on 8” it’s a great off road car great for mudding if you want to the only problem is you only have about 8”-1’ till you’re cutting it close to the bottom and a full skid isn’t standard so I would do any serious off roading like you’d do with a lifted wrangler where you’re driving over boulders and huge divots, but there’s still a lot of land you can run on.

[@LJsGarage]

Great point for sure can't argue!

[@jordanbennett3814]

Just finished replacing the ignition coil and spark plug on cylinder 6. Not a fun job, but definitely beats taking it to a shop. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@LJsGarage]

Nice work! Glad it helped :D

[@DaviSoares-th5bu]

Thanks bro 🙏🏾👨🏽‍🔧 your video save me 2 hours

[@LJsGarage]

Glad I could help 👌🏿

[@brentfodera377]

Sure, it’s a fairly involved process, but in the end it’s just a sequence of bolts, screws, clamps and connectors. Nothing high tech. Just do it in order. Let’s say you normally earn 25 an hour, and you’d pay 600 for the job. Thats 24 hours, or 3 full days of work. It’s well worth it to do this yourself, and it’ll probably take no more than 5 hours for the least capable person.

[@brentfodera377]

And thanks for posting. It’s nice to have an idea about the scope of work before getting out there and figuring it out as you go.

[@LJsGarage]

You're very welcome my friend and absolutely true step by step and reverse!

[@Mooseknuckle713]

Facts

[@CtCheech4880]

Yea, I have a feeling it will all go well until I have to put it back together

[@LJsGarage]

Haha it's a pain

[@Runescapian1996]

What did you do about the tube you broke at 2:23 same thing happened to me

[@LJsGarage]

Taped it up lol