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Originally Posted by Jeremy]
I came across an extremely easy way to change those hazardous and time consuming "rear three" plugs/wires.
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Parts list:
plugs
wires
6" piece of 3/8" rubber tubing (for rear 3 extraction)
3/8" plug socket
3" extension
ratchet
di-electrode grease
anti-seize compound
plugwire puller
Haynes Manual

Est. Completion Time: 45 Minutes-1 Hour (max)

Procedure:
Start with the front three, remembering not to confuse where the wires for each plug go, as it is necessary for the car to operate correctly.
1. Pull off wire from plug (you may need to twist it a little)
2. Remove the plug by unscrewing it.
3. Gap the new plug accordingly and apply anti-seize compound to the top of the threads (near the middle of plug), be sure not to go down too far as it will affect the plug's performance if you go too low.
4. Insert the new plug tightly
5. Apply di-electrode grease to the inside of both ends of the new wire (or old if you're reusing them)
6. Push plug wire down onto the plug until you can hear it snap.
7. Push other end of plug wire into its appropriate spot on the coil packs.
(repeat for all three front plugs)

Rear:
The rear is a little more tricky to get to, thank you GM for your brilliant design. Be sure to pay specific attention to direction changes for the rear.
1. Pull off wire from plug (you may need to twist it a little)
2. Remove the plug by unscrewing it. (stick the end of the 3/8" tube onto the ceramic of the plug until snug, this greatly speeds up the process because you dont have to fight a ratchet down there, or better yet, your hand)
3. Gap the new plug accordingly and apply anti-seize compound to the top of the threads (near the middle of plug), be sure not to go down too far as it will affect the plug's performance if you go too low.
4. Insert the new plug tightly. (also using the tube, be sure to make sure that the plug is not too far into the tube, as extracting it will be very difficult)
5. Apply di-electrode grease to the inside of both ends of the new wire (or old if you're reusing them)
6. Push plug wire down onto the plug until you can hear it snap.
7. Push other end of plug wire into its appropriate spot on the coil packs.
(repeat for all three rear plugs)

Things to remember:
1. The order of wiring goes as such:
(looking at it from the front of the car)
135
246
2. Make sure your plug wires are tightened down, listen for a fast ticking sound. If you hear this, it means that one of your plugs is not on correctly, or you dont have enough di-electrode grease on one of the ends.
3. Double check all of your work!

This should help, and make the job a lot faster for you guys.