Rear spark plug replacement - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L

The rear spark plugs are blocked by the intake plenum. Step-by-step process on shifting the plenum out of the way to get to replace the spark plugs. This was done on a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L engine.

[@Mr1Schoolmaster]

Without music or irritating background music and people attempting to be movie stars I applaud you sir.

[@jerrywalton5350]

You guys are special. Thank you. I was a car mechanic from 1956-1962. Only worked on family cars since then. I bought that 2004 Hyundai.Santa Fe 3.5L New. At 82 years old I would never have attempted to change the plugs, without your video. Just finished today. What a challenge working on today"s vehicles. Guys like you really do make this world a better place.😁❤

[@bobcuster8930]

That challenge is why car engines last 300,000 miles now , instead of 100,000..Cars bult in the 50's, 60's and 70's looked good, but they were problematic junk, compared to today's cars...

[@jayleeper1512]

@@bobcuster8930ya, but it took about five minutes to do the plugs in my old Chevy truck. Motor in and out with a complete rebuild in a couple of days. The way things last now if you take care of them is a marvel

[@queseraseranic4347]

I own same year and model presented in this video.This is the most comprehensive and well detailed spark plug replacement video so far.Good job.

[@Ladylaura5915.]

To get a mechanic to take care while doing the job. Removing clips, hoses, Oooo GOD help. Today in my case I've had uncaring mechanics u know converter belt mechanics get on and next quickly ones. That's why my car is in need now rushed jobs. I do need the plugs done and change the wires so while the cover is off I will change the gasket. But don't have a mechanic and now seeing what goes into it. Even the dealerships are not that careful. Gezzz getting to the plugs is the problem. Doing the plugs looks easy great. My fault not seeing the plugs before buying.

[@dmosman14]

This is the very best, easiest to follow, and comprehensive mechanic video I have ever seen, GREAT pace with text and freeze images. Well done, very well done. MAKE MORE VIDEOS!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Yeah, I didn't want videos with a lot of gabbing...plus, if trying to work on a vehicle while watching videos on a smartphone, you can't hear it anyway. Kinda wanted to make a video-manual "hybrid" so it would be easy to follow along. Some like it, some don't...can't please everyone. I will make more, but the girl who owned the Santa Fe completely destroyed it in a wreck, so now I have a "guinea pig" Escape I am going through right now. Thanks for watch, Dan...hope it helped!

[@BBAILEY466]

My 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is in the shop right now, for a wire that a friendly Pack Rat ate, the car is now there for timing belt problems, the mechanic asked me if I wanted to have the plugs replaced while the plenum is off, I told him NO, tomorrow I will tell him YES. Great video, thank you.

[@josiahjones2838]

This was very informative, as a mechanic I have access to a lot of databases but this is by far the best step by step I have seen

[@lewisgoldberg5445]

This video was amazingly detailed. Thanks so much! I got this done today, laptop next to the car, and I just watched and paused all the way through until done.

[@SensiiNips_]

Started this job today. What an amazing tutorial. Doing the valve cover gaskets, plugs and wires. God these things are oily. Thank you so much!

[@gwsmith76]

Thank you for this video. The best part is that you gave us time to read the things you wrote and didn't just flash it on screen for less than a second. Two thumbs up sir.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, GW. The videos are designed to work like a repair manual...with moving pictures. And the pace is set so that someone can follow along, pause when needed and resume without missing anything. Thanks for watching!

[@irvinwilloughby6887]

good job explaining the basic principles I can do it now , this is the best demonstration so far and ive viewed a few but none of them is so complete .

[@USApride777]

Thank you so much for this video now I can change my sister's sparks plug.So easy to follow video Thank you again.

[@jonelson4737]

Grease Monkey Fever, thank you. This is one of the best demonstration video ever that gives me confident to change my own plugs, of course with a friend help. She has all the tools, and works on her own car, and I believe with her assistant we can do it. Even without hearing your voice, if we watch this a couple of times, it's a done deal. God Bless you.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks...just take one nut, bolt or connector at a time, and the next thing you know, the job's complete! Thanks for watching!

[@IndianaDundee]

@Grease Monkey Fever Just bought an 05. Cyl 1,3, & 5 are miss firing. I believe someone changed the plugs for cyl. 2,4,&6, but neglected changeing te before mentioned due to the woork involved. You're video is going to prove to be very handy. Thus I wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make and share this...

[@markgarland2857]

You nailed this video . I have a 3.5l 2005 Santa Fe and replaced plugs with the assistance of this video. Thanks for what you do!!!

[@HEWalton]

The detail shown in this video is one of the best I have ever seen. The "Tip's & Warnings" were dead on. The Spring wire harness clip & EGR Gasket tips were big time savers. Thank you!!!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad it helped, Howard. Some a lot of things on the Santa Fe can be a pain. Thanks for watching!

[@HEWalton]

@@GreaseMonkeyFever BTW, was there audio with that video? I watched it from various sources & never heard any thing.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

No, there is no audio. I decided when I first started these to have a "manual-video" hybrid format. When I used KZbin to fix my cars, the person usually rambled on, wasn't clear, was vague, mumbled, had a thick accent, etc. And sometimes they had annoying music. I decided to make my vids work more like a manual...with moving pictures. They're designed so that someone can take their smartphone or laptop and just follow along right at the car. They can listen to their own radio...and don't have to worry about ambient noise interference. The pace is enough to where if someone paused, they can start again without having to miss anything. I try to provide visual detail over explanations. Even a person with hearing problems can fix their car. Some people are taken back by this format...some thank me for making them this way. Again, Howard, thanks for watching!

[@tonywhite8470]

This video is the best repair video I have ever seen. I could not have done this repair without it, you have saved us a ton of money. Thank you so much.

[@Solice-lx8mk]

Sir, I can't thank you enough! It took me a good while, but I got it done and she runs wonderfully now. THANK YOU ❤

[@willscheeler877]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! I had a mechanic do the job and missed the small gasket in the back i followed your video to the T and found out about it replaced it and started right up..... your the best

[@trickyricky12147]

The format is nice! It's like watching a database or a Haynes/Chilton manual, but in video form. Thanks!

[@Ukefool57]

Good video. I used it to change my spark plugs for around $136.00. The shop wanted over $500.00. Tanks for posting.

[@cjwherley]

Thank you very much for this. It is very detailed and cut and dry. Love the no talking approach.

[@Mr1Schoolmaster]

Cut and dry like it should be no fluff I agree.

[@bob.bobman]

I am replacing my valve cover gaskets and this is best video to get me to that point thank you. Anyone thinking of doing this yourself you better have some special tools to get the back 7 plenum bolts out. It is very tight and hard to get leverage to break them loose. I don't know if that tool he is using will fit and work for all, it is expensive so I didn't buy one. If you have one you will need it. It's all by feel you can't see them. PITA! There will be brittle plastic on connectors so be very gentle with them. Very gentle. Also you may want to invest in the hose pliers he is using. PITA without them. Be prepared to buy new hoses for ones that are brittle and break. Took me 4 hours to get the plenum off. I am not a novice. Been working on cars for decades and have a lot of great tools. This is a bitch of a project without the right special tools.

[@nolanjoseph1892]

Best DYI videos on the internet!!! I am subscribed. Thank you.

[@kungunganga4903]

I have swatched so many videos but this one I guess it's the best.well illustrated I have ever watched..keep up guys

[@RyanCook84]

Thanks for the detailed video. I needed to get to the rear O2 sensor and this was the only video I could find showing how to get the intake off. Now if I can just get enough torque on a wrench to take that stupid thing off!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad the video helped, Ryan. If you're going to work on your own vehicles, it really does help to invest in a GOOD impact wrench. They can be expensive, but it will prove to be the most valuable tool in your arsenal. But you can soak the O2 sensor with PB Blaster and let it work into the threads for a couple of hours. Thanks for watching!

[@crackseller321]

Great tutorial. This help alot be cause i have to change valve cover gaskets. I will do the gaskets and spark plugs with this access.

[@Detryie]

Thank you so much! Got done with a friend in about an hour!

[@kittredgejohn]

The lower EGR Bolt also retains a wiring harness. Don't forget to put that one back 👌🏼

[@chriswilson5917]

most detailed video i have ever seen on KZbin!!

[@PiFFHoUSEEnt]

Thank you so much for this instructional video. Saved me $400 from mechanic work. Here are some notes from my work. - The Clip at the 5:01 mark can be removed by using a flathead screwdriver and pressing down on the clip in the groove slot softly from the side closest to the plenum. Use your finger on opposite hand to apply soft pressure to keep the clip steady then grab the clip. For Re-inserting the clip, slide the clip into the groove starting from the side facing away from the plenum, then push the other side up into place. I didnt have a magnet to catch the clip so I had to improvise. - The mounting bolt on the EGR Valve that screws into the plenum is slightly longer than the other 4 mounting bolts. - Separating the throttle body from the plenum is/was helpful as well. The 4 bolts are 10mm that need to be removed. You can also unbolt the harness on the plenum at 16:47 (located on left side of the screen) for easier removal of the plenum. Stock connections were very tight on my 2006 variant so I had to unbolt that harness as well. I ended up having to disconnect the cables and tubes running into the throttle body on the drivers side of the plenum as well. This excellent walkthrough is applicable to all 2004-2006 3.5L V6 engines. Again, Thank You So Much!

[@Mr1Schoolmaster]

Very good video just as it should be explained

[@kevincarlson83]

This video is great 👍. I would have sent you a "super thanks" if you had it turned on. You saved me a lot of money and trouble. Thanks again.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, Kevin! The back spark plugs are a pain...especially when trying to figure out how to get the plenum off. Glad it helped...and thanks for watching!

[@rfletch62]

Thanks for posting this vid! You saved me a bucket of money!

[@boblesh4951]

Really great video.. I would love to see one on replacing the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid on mid-2000's V-6 engines, another marvel in the Hyundai 'foil the DIYer" mission.

[@SensiiNips_]

Just finished. I was so nervous starting her. You feel like you missed something or dropped something. Ran rush for a few seconds then real smooth!

[@ej7687]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, VERY INFORMATIVE STEP BY STEP! 2 THUMBS UP!

[@spartacusantipas4580]

Excellent video! thumbs up. thanks for posting

[@JohnVieiraact]

Great video , might try it myself w this clear cut instructions . Thank you :)

[@martinstuddard6852]

Thank you for this video! It was spot on!! I’m not a mechanic by any means, and I was able to replace my plugs and wires with only a few skinned knuckles!

[@pressuremakesdiamonds8656]

Bro you are the man! Thank you so much !

[@502deputyify]

Simply great video that saved me $400 bucks. Sauté to you sir

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, JM...that is the purpose of these videos...to save money. If you can do it yourself, why pay someone else? Again, thanks for the kind words...and thanks for watching!

[@PedroPerez-mu4pf]

es mucho trabajo para una persona que es primera ves.pero con este video nos ayudas demasiado. grasias

[@idaholife246]

This was the most awesome video ever! Thank you very much. It saved me a ton of time and it went very well. Have you done a video on changing the front plugs as well?

[@silviabayer1213]

This video is amazing! I'm not sure if I should attempt to change those 2 plugs but it's tempting. 😊

[@kittredgejohn]

Like you said, it's not difficult. Just slow

[@joesanchez2272]

Awesome!!! nice job with no BS

[@lianrojas674]

Best vid ...Thank you guys

[@brenthysell6357]

Best demo.

[@oDOOFYo]

5:01 the PIN does NOT need to be removed. Simply press down on the metal pin to disengage clip, then slide connector off. DO NOT REMOVE METAL PIN

[@SensiiNips_]

Very impressive!

[@carlosbanegas7577]

thank you very good video

[@mbuntumbernard2389]

Thanks for the Explanation Sir,

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

You're welcome...hope it helps. Thanks for watching!

[@carlosbanegas7577]

very good video thank you

[@SpayNeut.Always]

Good Video- thanks. One thing though. Pretty sure the clips on those connectors can just be squeezed to remove connector. No need to take chance of losing clips.

[@JohnSmith-oi2vi]

Well done!!!

[@nullptr4042]

Great, there are very few videos about the 04 3.5L santa fe. Can you do a video about coolant flush for this car ? Thank you

[@wizardmsc1]

really like the video very well done just wish it had sound

[@stevenieto9540]

Perfect video.

[@cohybridpff]

awesome video.super clear.thx bro

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks...hope it helped you get through the job. Thanks for watching!

[@johnberrios8055]

Awesome video, step by step. My 20 year old twins could follow this. I can't say enough, please make more videos.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Great...glad it helped. These are not the easiest vehicles to work on. Thanks for watching!

[@trickyricky12147]

Doesn't seem difficult, just slow going. It's a positive way to look at it. If you say it's difficult, then it's GOING to be difficult. Usually how it goes.

[@mikeayotte760]

Great video! Can you tell me what the part name is that you unplug and had to be careful of the two metal clips?

[@ahmadchitsaz4397]

Thanks very good explain

[@joea.2903]

Great video. Very detailed. I teach auto tech and tell my students to beware a lot of these videos. Yours is not one of them! Keep them coming. Quick question. Where did you get the vacuum hose pliers. I’ve found straight ones but none curved at the end like yours. Thanks. Joe A.

[@willking7799]

Great video. So did you drain the cooling system first? I didn’t. I’m asking because when I took my intake plenum off, a lot of coolant poured out of the little brass tube on the right bottom side. I mean A LOT. is that normal?

[@josephsadlier6490]

Best detail I'v seen for a big job I wish I had done on my 2004 V6 some years ago. Unfortunately I don't have the dexterity a 79 years that I used to have. 233000 mls 21 MPG and does not burn any oil! Should I flush the Transmission or just whats in the Pan and should I use Sea Foam?

[@michaelgarman916]

great video

[@markschroeder1437]

👏👍 great video

[@sergeantmajordyi7049]

Fantastic video best I've ever seen. Is this the same procedure for the 2005 santa Fe 3.5L as well and the three plugs and cables in the rear part number and what would be the part number for the front since they are ignition module and cables . Thank you.

[@vickiecharles2003]

Question...Is there an oil pressure valve under lower manifold on 2004 3.5 Hyundai Santa fe

[@cp3islost]

My vacuum tubes are routed the same as you have, but that causes the engine to run very rough and almost stall being as the EGR is always open. The only remedy I have for that is to bypass the EGR but then I get the check engine light. Any tips?

[@SensiiNips_]

Thoughts on cleaning carbon from the plenum, intake valves, EGR and valves under the valve cover?

[@timothywilnoty6362]

My Santa Fe is sputtering a few days and and missing, a lot more yesterday. Any ideas?

[@ponchotran9004]

Wonder if you know where the oil pressure sensor is located. Is it in the valley of the engine block? Or is it next to the oil filter? I have the same Santa Fe 3.5L V6 engine; and I can't seem to locate the oil pressure sensor.

[@silviabayer1213]

Do you have a video like this for a 2. 7 L all wheel drive hyundai santa fe year 2004?

[@tmchevyman5319]

does anyone know where the EGR valve is on a 04 Hyundai Santa fe 3.5 v6

[@jamalnasah1625]

THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU +10

[@mickeymccaulley7112]

Any body have any information on how to change the plugs on a2012 3.8 v6 hyundai Genesis sedan.air intake on the rear left .?

[@alonsobarragan847]

Whats with the ait after i removed the vacuum on the rear and the green liquid after i removed the small hose on the drivers side

[@jor9417]

Hello. Just have a question. There is a single green wire off of a connector there to the left of your hand. Where does that wire run to? It is at marker 30:42

[@unknown3855]

Good video, but you should've said something about the EGR valve gasket sooner so I could've at least attempted to see where it fell

[@raymoundmendoza2453]

you deserve a beer

[@da9ej1eg99]

Can you tell me the cylinder order for this car. Are the 3 cylinders in the back 1,3,5 🤔?

[@joseluissantana5793]

Muchas gracias you numero # 1

[@mexicanodemexico127]

How much to calibrate the Hyundai Santafe spark plug engine 3.5L year 2005

[@JenaiHerod_Paws4mercy]

If I could KISS YOU for this video I would . because it's a LIFE SAVER you have NO IDEA what this idiot did to my car tearing shit voff breaking stuff etc and then he just LEFT and thanks to this clear detailed step by step easy to understand video I am now after being stranded for a week am able to go back and try putting my car back together . this video is probably the most useful video with the most user friendly steps I have ever used on you tube for any repair and I hope you have more on this engine because I'm gonna need. them and I will be looking to you FIRST FROM NOW ON . MY car is the 2005 3.5 V6. And it's not easy finding anything. as easy to follow .THANK YOU SO MUCH I am a 58 yr old woman who can't afford a shop labor charges so I am forced to learn as I go with help ( or more accurately without competent help ) . I have found that I'm better off doing it myself than not and only because of videos as well made and detailed as yours GOD BLESS YOU XOXOXO

[@jonathancalderon2776]

Is this the same engine that the Hyundai terracan 3.5 dohc 24v uses?

[@peterbarber7613]

you don't have to take those silver clips out of the conections at 4.49

[@mbuntumbernard2389]

Hello i am Mbuntum Bernard,from Cameroon i Have Santafe V6 Hundai, which i bought not up to 2months and my Engine Nucked i am so worried and need an Engine to replace it.

[@Ladylaura5915.]

Thank you

[@josemoyeno5016]

Hi can you tell me it is a 3/8 torque wrench or 1/2 in-lbs you used on this video please.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Hi, Jose...it was a 3/8" drive torque wrench. Thanks for watching!

[@HitmaNBeaM]

Does anyone know how to remove the egr valve on the 2005 3.5l santa fe?

[@bugayev]

esa santa fe tiene el mismo motor que una sorento y una terracan de la misma epoca?

[@matthewwilson5336]

Just to replace three plugs. Holy shit thats crazy

[@patrickmcmurray9446]

Great video with helpful text prompts. Thanks! Only possible improvement is a little speed. Your tip using tape on the clip is tops. And you didn't even complain about how stupid the Hyundai design is that you have to do all this! How costly to maintain this car. I subscribed and liked.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, the vids move a little slowly, just in case someone is following along on a laptop or smartphone and need to pause. Oh believe me, I had lotsa choice words for this vehicle (and the engineers) when I use to work on it! That clip is the dumbest thing...they could've easily put it on top, so it could be removed and replaced easier! Lost the first one...went to the pick-it-yourself junkyard and got another. The tape thing was a desperate move not to repeat losing it...worked pretty well. Wait 'til you have to replace the alternator...that's a ball of joy as well! Again, thanks for watching!

[@oldparts6554]

I have a Kia 2004 Amanti...same engine 3.5...I got Sedona ignition coil packs at Walmart for 20.33....Its kinda funny how they tried to change the CC's on the Hyundia 3.5 to Kias 3.5 by rating the Kia as 3499 cc's, therefore a different part number for the ignition packs and 20.00 more at Walmart, they wanted 75.00 each at autozone...but I saw threw the smoke screen they play and got 3 pack for 63.00 at good ole Wally world.

[@coreymeyer4513]

At 5:05 -6:05 what is that connection

[@0yesRoxs]

hello. I have a hyundai XG350L 2004. I'm having a problem with a part and can't find out the name of it to purchase another one. the part is the little black box that you disconnected the 2 metal clips from the connectors which you used a magnet to catch (at 4:30). that black box on the top is melting and I don't know why. thanks in advance.

[@josephsadlier6490]

yOU MAY HAVE A SHORT IN THE CONNECTORS. iF YOU DONT YOU WILL.

[@gilrivera9513]

Were you able to find that part? I'm having the same issue...

[@MrTavito89]

Could you please tell me the name of the tools you are using at min 16:45 Thank You

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

It's called "Tite-Reach". They are pricey, but worth it when you need it! The link to their website is www.tite-reach.com or you can buy them on Amazon.

[@Red-Eagle]

How do you tell if you have 2.7 or 3.5

[@Michael-zl5id]

How long does this take

[@SensiiNips_]

Are we replacing the intake manifold gasket?

[@kittredgejohn]

This was to change the spark plugs, or wires. That manifold gasket can be replaced while you're there, if necessary