Help removing plug boots -550

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Help removing plug boots -550

11-02-2010, 03:14 PM

Anyone have advice for removing and replacing those plug boots from the plug wires? I have to replace a coil, and I hate to just yank the boots off.
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cowboyup3371

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11-02-2010, 03:15 PM

They should just unscrew off (mine did).

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GabrielGoes

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11-02-2010, 04:08 PM

hold the plug wire in your hand, then screw the plug cap off to the left untill it falls off

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koolaid_kid
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11-02-2010, 04:36 PM

I believe Gabriel meant to say counter clockwise.
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GabrielGoes

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11-02-2010, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by koolaid_kid

I believe Gabriel meant to say counter clockwise.

thats what i said! LEFT! lol

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