2000 Sportage Spark Plugs

External Since: Jul 31, 2005 Posts: 148

Greetings,

My father loaned us his 2000 Kia Sportage while my wife's '03 Sorento is in
the shop after an accident. I promised my dad that I would replace his
spark plugs while we had his truck but I can see no easy way to gain access
to replace them.

Can someone please outline for me the steps required to find and remove the
spark plugs. It has the 2.0L 4-cylinder.

Thanks for any and all assistance.

Cheers - Jonathan

External Since: Oct 03, 2004 Posts: 9

Can't comment on the Sportage, but on the Spectra, there is a cover
covering both the Plugs, and the Coils.

The cover on the top of the motor is removed with a screwdriver, then
you can get access to the plugs.

I'd blow any possible dirt down inside with compressed air first, then
you'll need the proper fitting spark plug socket, ratchet, and
extension.
Without a spark pkug socket with internal rubber ring, you won't be able
to extract the plugs. Before installing, check the gap, and I'd stay
with the exact same plugs, which are probably NGK Brand. Mark