How to change spark plugs on Nissan frontier without removing the intake.

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How To Change Spark Plugs on Nissan Frontier step by step video
In this video, the presenter uses the following tools:
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Socket wrench
Spark plug socket
Extension bar
Torque wrench
Dielectric grease
New spark plugs
The steps shown in the video are as follows:
Pop the hood of your Nissan Frontier and locate the spark plugs. They should be on top of the engine block.
Use the socket wrench, spark plug socket, and extension bar to remove the ignition coil for each spark plug.
Use the spark plug socket to remove each spark plug.
Check the gap of the new spark plugs with a gap tool. Adjust the gap if necessary.
Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of each ignition coil before reinserting them into the new spark plugs.
Insert each new spark plug into the spark plug socket and carefully lower it into the spark plug hole.
Tighten each spark plug with the socket wrench and torque wrench to the manufacturer's recommended torque specification.
Reconnect the ignition coils to the new spark plugs.
Once all of the new spark plugs are installed, start your Nissan Frontier and make sure everything is running smoothly.
This video provides a visual demonstration of the steps involved in changing spark plugs on a Nissan Frontier and is a useful resource for anyone who prefers to learn by watching.
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[@stangdriverus]

I did this.. it wasn't bad.. thank you.. saved me time

[@apocsurvival916]

Yes, no bullshit, just straight up information on gettin shit done!

[@godemperormeow8591]

Spark plugs 1-5: easy, takes like 10 mins to get to. Spark plug 6: very hard, over 45 mins of obsessive cursing and self-hatred.

[@ELEVOPR]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyr5869]

Why not just remove the intake than

[@ryandinatale110]

That's even worse​@@anthonyr5869

[@ib1ray]

Is number six the one on the passenger side towards the front of the vehicle?

[@Beachnative42]

Getting #6 done builds character!

[@mgherter]

Thanks for the video. On the 6th one I used a ratcheting 10mm wrench, made easy work of the coil hold-down bolt. And also wobble really helped on 5 and 6.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Thanks

[@richardnelson2217]

You made it look easy! I just did mine and it took some finesse but i got it done. Not as much swearing as i thought there would be. Your video helped Immensely, thank you!

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Awesome, the best part about video is I get to edit out the swearing lol

[@hotxnspicy]

Appreciate the video & the humor 🤙🏽

[@SibeDad]

Thanks, made the changing of the spark plugs on my 2012 Xterra a breeze👍👍

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Awesome glad this video is helpful

[@thatsgame1]

Worked well. Didn’t want to have to removing intake. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Awesome glad to hear it was helpful for you. Thank you for watching

[@mikechenoweth2121]

Thanks, man. It's really not as hard as it looks. Bada$$ intro, too.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Thank you glad the video helped

[@19211265]

Good job 👍🏻 I always save the difficult for last too!

[@reellifewithq572]

Great video! This helped me change out my own spark plugs! Thanks!

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No problem glad it was helpful

[@jimvanecek7192]

Nice job with the video, I changed all but the difficult one a year ago but I'll tackle the last one now. I've got a 2012 with 160K, great pickup for the last 9 years!

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I’ve got 140,000 on my 2017, miner issues so far mostly just sensors

[@Princefaro]

Nice work. Thank you. That inspires me to do it your way the next time I change mine on the Frontier

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Glad to hear and thank you

[@CornPopMillerJr]

You got a sick Nissan bro! I'm on my 4th and there are 2 more I'll want in my lifetime.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Thank you, I love my truck

[@danielfirmin1498]

Gonna attempt this soon. Thanks for showing how to do it this way

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No problem

[@NicoPom4325]

Thanks, worked for me. I tried without the ratcheting 10mm and almost got the last bolt out. I had to go buy the wrench and I'm glad I did. I would have never gotten it back in.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Awesome, been thinking about doing more videos on tips on the frontier I’ve learned

[@wedjatsantana]

Thank you sir, very useful information.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No problem

[@Elserg1876]

Thanks for the video and I tried it and it worked fine

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No problem and glad to hear

[@williamburrows6006]

No guts, no glory. That passenger side front looks like it is a bear to get the 10mm bolt off and on the coil . I’m teaching my granddaughter how to work on cars. I think this will be a good spot to use her skinny hand in there.👍

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Teach em young

[@joebenjamin6139]

That was great! Thanks for the tip,,

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No problem just trying to help

[@luismujica7917]

Awesome......Great video.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Thank you

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Purchased my 2013 Frontier in 2014 with 8,000 miles. Hauled a dual axle travel trailer to Florida and back to New England twice, traveled all over New England and out to Minnesota by way of Canada and back home and no problems what so ever till this year 2024 and only 97,352 miles. The front catalytic converters needed to be replaced which is puzzling but that’s what the computer codes said. Well $2500. + later it runs good. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I haven’t had anything big or expensive go bad yet mostly sensors or idler pulley bearing. I stay on my maintenance though oil changes, tire rotations. Been a great truck

[@neilyakuza6595]

Awesome video. Thanks. I have to do my Xterra.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Thanks hopefully goes smoothly for ya

[@carltongossett2282]

Thanks I have a nessan extra V6 now I can change the plugs without taking all that junk off thanks 👍

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No problem

[@PedroMartinez-nv7mz]

Great🎉

[@stephenhumma4772]

Pugs actually look pretty good. No grease on the boots

[@SalguodIan]

This video saved my ass.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

And these comments are the reason I make videos, all about sharing tips and tricks to help out

[@LaMuerteLeather]

Still looks better to do than the 16 spark plugs I changed in my hellcat.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

lol I’d say so

[@TheToufikzeidan]

this guy is too brave. there is no way i can work my way into the last plug.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

It’s not so bad, I’ve worked on worse

[@richardnelson2217]

You can do it, i believe in you haha. You just need the right tools.

[@alexross8722]

A little late to the game but changing mine at 172k and didn't want to remove the plenum! I removed one of my plugs and it didn't look too bad, but will change. Possibly going to go with NGK HX Ruthenium plugs since I'm not paying for labor, ha! Thanks for the reassurance that it's possible albeit a little challenging. Appreciate the ratcheting 10mm wrench and 1/4" extension tip for that last bugger plug! I think I might do that one first just to get it over with!

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No problem, it really wasn’t as bad as some made it out.

[@3RAN7ON]

I always do the most difficult one first. Once you get that done, the rest is a breeze!

[@alexross8722]

@@3RAN7ON That's what I did! It took me 1-1/2 hours to change out 6, 5 & 4, but only 20 minutes to do 1, 2 and 3!

[@flyingjeep911]

Thanks. I thought your chickens were my chickens yelling

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Lol

[@carltongossett2282]

Can you show me where the Map sensor is located on your v6 4.0 please

[@alecdsm]

Good shit

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Thank ya

[@rebbejon8132]

You mentioned going to a 1/4” set… but in any case, how long were your extensions for both 3/8 and 1/4? Looks like I gotta add those to my tool inventory as I don’t have much to my tool inventory. Maybe list what tools you used? Great info and video.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Good idea, I believe both were around 6” in length. Any other ideas or info I should add to videos going forward? I’ll do a video on my tool roll I keep with me at all times too

[@ELEVOPR]

great job right to the point. I have to ask, Why No anti-Seize paste or grease on the Spark plugs? Can save you from a future headache down the road. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Thanks

[@MurphManPB]

NGK doesn't recommend you use anti sieze on their plugs.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

@@MurphManPB good info thanks

[@ELEVOPR]

@@MurphManPB That's because NGK has a special coating around their metal threads already, to prevent corrosion. Thanks for sharing I didn't know that. Got this from NGK website. "NGK spark plugs feature trivalent plating. This silver or chrome-colored finish on the threads is designed to provide corrosion resistance against moisture and chemicals. The coating also acts as a release agent during spark plug removal. NGK spark plugs are installed at the factory dry, without lubrication or anti-seize. Anti-seize can act as a lubricant, altering torque values up to 20 percent, increasing the risk of spark plug thread breakage and/or metal shell stretch. Thread breakage can sometimes involve removing the cylinder head for repair. Metal shell stretch changes the heat"

[@alexlagunes2427]

Newer models have the opening on the intake covered

[@13ghosts50]

So, you don’t have to change the coil packs also? And did you just use an adapter for 1/4 drive to 3/8 and use the same 3/8 drive spark plug socket? Awesome video by the way. I just got done putting in a new alternator in a 2008 pathfinder. I figure I might as well change the plugs while I’m at it. Pathfinder has 143000 on it.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

No didn’t change the coils out and I had a 3/8 drive socket and ratchet and I had a 1/4 Dr ratchet and adapters I just use whatever fits the situation best. The last one I did I’d recommend a ratchet wrench for the 10mm bolt makes it easier

[@13ghosts50]

@@Xploring_The_Outdoors GREAT. Thanks for the quick response. I’m doing this job this weekend.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I'll be back home for 2 weeks soon so if you got any questions shoot me a message.@@13ghosts50

[@OldSchoolMikey]

Did the plugs look very worn from the mileage? My truck has 54,000 as I type this and I'm trying to watch every video out there on this procedure so I can try and tackle it later on!

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Not to bad I had over 100,000 when I changed them.

[@johnwilson1856]

I need a brushguard like yours for mine...what brand is that??

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

ARB bumper

[@rodneyskaggs1581]

My dude, I tried this and didn't go so hot. Ended up breaking the $80 ignition boot. This was a bad idea. If you can get that one out good for you, but I spent more time goofing with it than it would have taken to do it right.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

You’re the first one that told me this, sorry you broke the boot wasn’t my intention, most have thanked me for the info

[@dandebbieminert5712]

That 'original' plug is double iridium and and the electrodes are in awesome condition. Either it would last the lifetime of the truck or somebody already changed it?

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

@@dandebbieminert5712 I’m the only owner

[@shawnwaldrop3702]

What year is your Frontier? Seems like their different darn near every model year

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

2017 SV 4.0 v6

[@bribri1657]

I just changed mine without pulling intake and yes it was a major PITA. I ALMOST SAID F IT AND PULLED INTAKE BUT I DIDN'T LOL. My 2019 frontier has only 40k miles but my plug still looked black so went ahead and did them. With all the ethanol in the fuel now there's no way they will last to 105k like the book says.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I changed mine at over 105k but I run seafoam in my fuel every few fill ups

[@mr2xxr429]

116k on mine, no problems

[@cockyclay1]

145k on mine and just now getting ready to change the spark plugs. Had zero problems.

[@ClumsyCars]

Ethanol burns much cleaner

[@luketwome]

Where did you get that tire step?

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I believe amazon $40 amzn.to/47Eo8hr

[@michaelwood875]

do you recommend spraying WD40 on plug threads?

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I never do so I can’t recommend it honestly.

[@carltongossett2282]

I changed the spark plugs in my 2005 nessan extra 4.0 v6 now I have a Service Engine Soon Light On Now . What Happened 😮

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I would see if there’s a code if you have access to a code reader and make sure the spark plug wires are connected good. Do you have individual coils on each plug like my 2017 frontier?

[@sharkdegrijze]

Hey ! When changing the spark plugs is it necessarily to change the coil packs ? Im doing this my self because they charging me 1000$ to change them 😂

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I didn’t change mine and haven’t had any issues

[@dogdiggingrj2089]

Why no dialectic grease to keep water out

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Never had an issue or need

[@billykauffman1894]

Anti-seize?

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I didn’t use any

[@doubledeeeeeeez]

Good vid bro. I can tell you work on helicopters cuz you like to do things the hard way. lol. JK. Only thing I might add, is I have some deep wells made for plugs that have a lil rubber grommet specifically made inside that captures the spark plugs so you don't have to toss them down into that deep hole where they impact on the neg electrode tab bending and closing the gap for you. Now you have 5 plugs with the correct gapping out the box and 1 plug with a questionable gap because the impact probably bent it a tad. But hey, as long as she runs.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Nah I didn’t drop them that hard, the fronty runs like a champ. Doing the titan swap right now left side about 65% complete

[@d.lami.6990]

Unbelievable. Seriously thinking about selling my Frontier now. What a joke. Hell ill just change 5 leave the sixth one for another day ...

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

It’s really not that bad

[@Truminashadepressure]

Every vehicle has its warts. For Nissan its things like a tricky spark plug. For Ford its little things like being unreliable turd on wheels.

[@saulescamilla3605]

That’s what I had to do. I’m changing the difficult one this weekend my friend!

Or just pull out the intake manifold. Not a big deal

[@richguitar93]

What is the gap setting?

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I’d have to look it back up but the new plugs where set already so I just installed them

[@richguitar93]

anybody know? Great video

[@richguitar93]

It's .044

[@richguitar93]

@@Xploring_The_Outdoors It's ok. It's ,044 . Thanks

[@bradjenkins932]

@@Xploring_The_Outdoors LOL

[@soleno74]

Dielectric grease please ….

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Never use it, never had any issues.

[@brodylangsly6194]

My hands are to big for all that lol

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Lol

[@brodylangsly6194]

I got it with swivels and a flathead though thanks for the vid! Fudge that intake!

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

@@brodylangsly6194 awesome

[@b20nando]

Easier to just take off the upper plenum lol

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Nah I was done in less than an hour, I won’t ever take it off just to change the plugs

[@mie2263]

No way to do this on 4 cylinder engine 😢😢😢 why do they made it so complicated for some that should take no more than 20 minutes

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

I was told you couldn’t on the 4.0 too so I needed to do it anyway. I hate they design stuff so you have to either take so much apart or pay ridiculous prices for a shop to do it

[@dickhassett8093]

Yea I tried this and it ain't gonna happen.

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

It’s really not that hard