Excellent, through video Lance. Thank you for this very detailed video. Now I know what I'm up against when I tune-up my Jerp. Should I replace the plenum gaskets and coils while all of this is disassembled?
Just changed all plugs in 2011 Grand Cherokee WK2 V6. This video was VERY helpful. Not an easy task for a 72 year old., but I got it done in about 6 hours. Dealer quoted $617 for the job. Toughest parts were : 1. Removing the driver side nut/stud in the rearmost steel bracket. i backed out the stud with an external Torx socket. Be careful - easy to damage the stud. 2. Removing the rearmost 8mm plenum screw (but it was easier to get a wrench to it after I removed the throttle body.. The two 10mm nuts way at the back on the passenger side are easier when you take off the throttle body also. Tie it up to the hood out of the way. Thanks for the great info in the video.
Thanks, I looked everywhere for this video and this is the only one for the Grand Cherokee V6 engine, it is a good guidance to know where all the screws and nuts are, good work., thanks Lance
Thanks so much Lance for making this video. I just performed this service on my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it wasn't terribly difficult. Took me about 2 hours total. As everyone says the passenger side is cake, takes about 5 minutes. The drivers side however does take longer. The lower 13mm bolts were the crux of the entire job, well the one closer to the front of the vehicle was easy it was the rear one that I couldn't get a wrench around. I never did end up loosening it... What I did was loosen everything else and left that rear bolt in and when it was time to pull the exhaust manifold I simply put a screwdriver down there and carefully pried the bracket ever so slickly so the upper bolt had enough room to be released. (this should make sense once you're in it). I did the same thing on the install and it worked great. New plugs for only $60 vs $600
Dude... I know you commented 2 years ago, but this nut. Kicked. My. Ass. I loosened it up just enough not to have to pry it. But this is why mechanics develop intinse effort grunts for sure
great video what kind of an ass engineer would design something like that take the top of engine off to change three spark plugs again great explanation video
Outstanding video clip! As professional retired mechanic and shop owner with 40 years experience…I would like to recommend putting shop towels into the 6 intake runners to prevent any “FOD” from falling in while plenum is off! Thanks again for the instructional video!
Tell the truth, this was a 2day tuneup job. Droplight on the beginning, and birds chirpping on the next day. Thanks Jeep junk for making a simple tuneup be a all day and night adventure!!!😂😂😂😂😂
I do wish to write a very nasty letter to the engineering department (like that will do anything lol.) I'm stuck on that back bracket lol really not happy and would like to get rollin' again. Seriously not sure why we need 50 nuts and screws in in all 15 dimensions (and considering the last guys to work on it left a few off it proves they could have done with fewer)
For the headlight. If you look in your tire well area you’ll see a cap that comes off to access the headlight. Shop wanted to charge my $500 “had to take off bumper”
Just pull the tipm in the passenger side from the bracket and you will have enough space to reach by hand the headlight socket, driver side remove the air filter and you will find a way to do it not needed to remove the bump
Very good video! Couple suggestions, I just changed my plugs and very likely would not have done it knowing what I know now.... :-) Do not use dielectric grease on the electric spark plug connection, will lead to misfiring....if at all only apply sparingly to the ceramic plug...I didn't use any... Anti-Sieze: Apply only a little to the beginning of the spark plug thread, hand tighten, then 1/4 turn (90 degree) past finger tight, or even better use a torque wrench to 13 FT LBS... Main issue for me was the driver side (firewall) support bracket, 13mm wrench... why on Earth didn't they just put a slot in there instead of a hole?? Just so hard to get there, low down, almost impossible!! Both brackets on the driver side need to be just lose enough in order to move them away from the plenum studs... that way the bracket on the passenger side can stay (remove 2x 10mm nuts from the studs), the one behind the throttle body is tricky, in my case from a previous recall there wasn't a nut there so that was easy...loosen the 7 vertical plenum mounting screws, then use a finger and push them further up while unscrewing a bit more, that way the bolts do not stick out on bottom, no risk of damage for the seals when mounting....when everything is loose lift up the plenum and then slide to the driver side... Replaced the 6 seals on the intake, Amazon is your friend :-) After doing the research I finished the job in 2.5 hours but preparing for the work took easily another 2 to 3 hours....
I recently replaced the starter in my 2011 and it was a 6 hour $900 job. The driveshaft 2 weeks previous, went with a dealer part. Also $900 job. Last fall my heater door actuator broke. Small piece of plastic. $900. Toyota here I come!
Just did mine and there is no need to remove those brackets being mentioned on minute 20:35 I only remove the top 2 nuts (1 on each bracket) remove the 3 nuts on the bracket by the fuel throttle, disconnect wire harnesses, and you’ll be golden! 2 actual nuts and 1 is the entire bolt that is being cover by a push in hardness clip! Remove the clip and the bolt holding the bracket is is exposed Thanks for the vid. Helped me a lot!!
Great video. I almost quit half way through fighting against dumb wasps and where the genius who designed the jeep put the nuts. I will never do this job again. Then it got dark fast and the mosquitos came out. But I did it…removing the intake was like building a house with a screwdriver lol
the passenger side is cake but the driver side is a mission because of that intake manifold being in the way. Thanks for the video it is very informational. Will do my jeep as soon the weather warms up.
Thank you for posting this. Completed today in about 3.5 hrs. It definitely helps to have an assortment of wrenches/gear wrenches and various socket extensions.
Thanks for the video! They had zero interest in keeping maintenance simple when designing this engine layout. I will have to reference this video a lot when I do this.
This is terrible engineering. I just went through this last night on a 2015! I'm no mechanic but damn it should take that long to change some plugs. Who ever designed this should have to do this every day for eternity! Pure hell. I will never buy a jeep again.
Hey I had to come back to this vid. This vid helped me some time ago with my car, but I just saw how dielectric grease should be applied and the way you did it is not correct since it shouldn’t be applied to the terminal like you did, but to the ceramic or the inside of the boot. I did the spark plugs on a car I just bought using your method and I’ll have to take them out just to clean the terminals and do it right. Hope it helps.
Thank you for making this video. I just completed this today on my 100k 2012 Jeep GC- and I must admit- this was a nightmare of service to do. Start to finish took me about 6 hours with a sandwich break in the middle. Honestly, if you can get this done for under $500, just pay it- unless you really, really like wrenching on a poorly designed engine compartment. Having to get to the aft bracket at 20:20 was the worst. Great video, and very helpful- but again, I won't be doing this service on my own next time..
Problem is that FCA modulated these engines designs so that only dealers had ease of maintainance. They didn't make it so average joes could do this repair. This is an $800-1k+ job after parts/labor at a stealership
Man, was I a fool. I saw that this video was about 35 minutes longs, so I was thinking this would be a breeze. The mechanic obviously stopped recording multiple times to work through things. This job also took me about 6 hours to perform. I can certainly understand why a shop would charge mucho dollars to do this job. I have changed clutches out in years past faster than this.The problem is that all of these engines are pre-assembled in a assembly line. There is no real thought given to disassembly. I still want to give thanks to the person that took the time to do this video. Videos like this help out dummies like me. Gracias!
I did this, first ever repair on a WK2 JGC solo with no help. Passenger plugs were a breeze, 30min swap max. Now the driver side.....FUCK that damn plenum bracket location
Love the video, I have a 2014 jeep grand cherokee limited. Haven't changed the plugs in 2 years couldn't figure it out, now that I watched this video I think I will give it a try 😀
Few weeks ago my dealership wanted $504 to change plugs. Went in cause I have the extended warranty (2015 GCA). Jeep hesitates a little. I'll be doing myself asap. They said plug 2 was misfiring.
This video saved my night. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain every bolt and technique to get this dang thing off! I very much appreciate it.
Nightmare spark plugs I hate the poor design of the intake manifold cantilevering over the head !!!! Wish they sold a short runner design with no interference....
I don't own a Jeep Grand Cherokee but I'm watching because my dad wants some help replacing his plugs and coils on his. This process is insane! I have a Toyota Sequoia and I can (and have) replace all 8 of my plugs and ignition coils in 30 minutes because everything is right on top and easy to access. In fact, my dad just had to have the radiator replaced on the same Cherokee and the shop billed him for an 8 hour job because of all the components that had to be removed just to swap out the rad. I replaced the radiator on my Sequoia in 45 minutes. As helpful as this video is, it only convinces me to never purchase a Grand Cherokee. I'll stick with Toyota!
Watching you change the plugs all at once with them coil pack bolts over the OPEN plug holes made me cringe , do one at a time, if one of them coil pack bolts dropped in the head your screwed , your next mistake is for removing the upper intake is instead of losing the bracket use a torq socket and remove the stud from the intake, other wise good job.
MY GOD, I now understand why the dealership charges so much to change the spark plugs on my 2013 Grand Cherokee 6 cylinder! OMG. That's alot of work and tight spots. Hmm hmm hmm, I'd gladly pay to have it done 🙄. Thanks for the video, I was contemplating on trying to do it myself..... Nahhhh, I'm good 🙄🙄😂😂😂😂.
Wow the passenger side was a piece of cake but the driver side makes me want to disassemble everything and just leave it off. Thanks for the video though!
I did mine based on your video. Thanks a lot. I went with mopar plugs they are cheap, pre gaped and can’t go wrong. Take your time takin leg out the intake manifold, it took me many hours.
The 2011 owners manual says gap at 0.031 inches for the 3.6L V6, and 0.43” for the V8. All other sources, including the Jeep dealership, say 0.44 inches for the V6.
8 and 10mm sockets with a ratchet. You will need a 13mm ratcheting wrench for the brackets on the driver's side. The spark plugs need a spark plug socket which was 5/8" if I remember correctly. You will also need extensions of varying sizes and you should have a torque wrench to tighten them correctly. I used a piece of fuel hose to initially start the plugs in the holes to prevent cross threading. A blade screwdriver comes in handy to take the hoses off. A flashlight and mirror. I will add that this was a pretty tough job and there's a lot of things that can go wrong. It's not for the faint of heart. I've been doing my own maintenance for over 20 years and in hindsight, I probably would just take it in next time.
Thank you very much. i appreciated your work. The trq video i watched took the windscreen wipers off easier to get to the back bolts, but it looks like a pain to do so much.
daniel alvarez gasoline engines require zero maintenance regarding fuel filters. CRD engines, every 25k miles (US measurement). Try this link. www.servicechamp.com/images/56084service.pdf
Thanks for the video. I couldn't get my big hands between all of the hoses for the driver's side rear bracket, so I wound up taking the nut off and then cutting the end of the shaft of with a hack saw. I liked someone else's suggestion of cutting slots in those brackets like they should have been from the factory. I had one issue when I put things back together where I missed getting the hose on the back of the manifold and when I started the vehicle, I could hear a lot of air rushing past, but I couldn't locate it. It eventually set a an engine code about the engine too lean.
I gave this a try today, I am far from a mechanic but know how to follow UA-cam. The video was awesome but I just got stuck when moving to the driver side of things. I will shamefully have to take it to someone to finish the job
So my spark plugs and ignition coil was change but my check engine light is still on. Do you have to drive it before light goes off or should I plug battery and plug it back up
Awesome video! you make this look easy... It blows my mind how difficult it is to get the damn plenum off of this thing...I've done it once....luckily my local dealer here only charges $350...for a tune up...$500 for tune up and fuel system flush...Realistically i don't mind paying that at all based on what a complete pain in the ass this job is lol...plus they usually throw me in a wrangler or another new wk2 for however long they have it....like i said, great video! thank you
Thank you so much for this video. My check engine light came on, got it diagnosed. They said misfire on cylinder 4. I buy new spark plugs and the dealership quotes me 3 hours of labor because they have to “take off the intake” which you did in 5 minutes. A 35 minute video and those soulless charlatans said $420 dollars. I’ll by the tools you used and do it myself
Has anyone ever tried to cut a slot in the 2 black brackets on the driverside and then use lock washers so next time all you have to do is slid it up and off instead of messing with the bottom bolts since all that side does is help hold the plenum
This is why when I work on our Jeep I don't let my kid or wife around. I hate the damn thing and end up using every cuss word I know, and even make up a few. They put so much crap in the way of doing basic services the engineers should be dragged out into the street and let everyone take a whack at them.
Carlos if your able to get them from the dealer I would go that route. However, I went to Napa auto parts and got mine there for $7 each. I don’t think it really matters just as long it’s OEM replacement approved.. Thank you for watching!
When my mechanic gave an estimate of $800-$1100 for labor and materials. I said to myself hell no! Especially when I’m fully capable and just being lazy. Thanks for the tutorial I’m on it.
Incredibly disappointing to see how involved this job is. Wanted to do this myself but looks like too many tight difficult places for these 70 year old hands to deal with. I can change plugs on my old CJ5 in about 45 minutes and without a single cuss word lol.
Hi, Thanks for the video, we have similar vehicle, a 2011 Laredo 3.6L, however I checked the book and they ask for 0.031 gap instead of 0.043. Not sure if it is a minimum of 0.031 or recommended 0.031.
New plenum gasket? I'd think so. Only 3 plugs changed? That sucks that there are people that do stuff like that. I used to work on 29' Tiaras with twin big block GM's. You can't even see the plugs on the outboard port side engine. What really sucked was when someone cross threaded a plug in that spot. I used to call it the $1200 tune up. Lift the engine to chase the threads. Good trick, thread plugs in with a piece of 1/2" fuel hose. You can not strip the threads this way. Taking the plugs out this way keep a grip on the plug.
Lance I just got done changing my plugs out not long ago. I had a hard time finding that one bolt on the top of the intake manifold near the back, but thanks to your video, I got it all done.
Thank you for this great video bro 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 this is one of the shittiest systems I’ve ever worked on by far. These keeps suck. I have a 11 keep grand Cherokee and it’s a pos
Informative video…. But that is not how you use a torque wrench. It’s calibrated for you to hold it at the end of the handle. You’re actually over-torquing grabbing it up the handle like that.
For goodness sake. I know nothing about cars and was able to change the plugs and coil packs on my old Audi A5! I wouldn’t dare try this on my 14 grand Cherokee.
Passenger side: *ploop, ploop, ploop.. DONW! Driver side: * Nut, nut nut, hidden nut in every nook and cranny just to achieve access! I'm gonna need a co-pilot for this one Scotty!
Well I just did this job on my wife's 2014 jeep grand cherokee limited . Not to bad of a job. Her jeep has 63k on it. Some of the plugs were gapped at 51,53,57. So it was do for sure. I did find getting that Damn a/c line loose from the bottom stud was an ass. I was able to get some room by using a crowbar to get the space needed to loosen the 13m nut. I can say if you do not have a good selection of tools. This job is not for you. Took me about 3 hours to do the job.
Extremely informative, helpful and very matter of fact without any bullshit. The man needs subscribers to get monetized again so I subscribed and if you havent yet then what are you waiting for? Press the button so the man can get paid. He just saved you a shit ton of $ by showing you this tedious process step by step the least you can do is hit subscribe!!
Wife's 2014 has 130k miles on it , no misfires or engine noise , should I still replace the plugs ? I know it's best to do it at 100k , any recommendations ?
I really wish I watched this before......had my Jeep GC tune-up 2 days ago from a local shop, had to return since my car became "possessed" - misfires galour. Felt like bumper cars hitting me at a stop sign, then engine light flashing and will not go faster than 40mph. Help, any suggestions?
Wow - what a dumb design with the setback of the 3.6 in the Grand Cherokee. Makes getting to the rear 10mm nut fun, as well as the bad access to the 13mm nuts on the bottom of the brackets lots of fun. If I did not have your video to show me I was going in the right direction, I would have probably passed this job on to the local shop. Thanks for sharing the information!!
First, Great video Lance. Honestly could not have done this job without the help of the video. I am def not a mechanic but an experienced garage tinkerer. I have done some in depth projects on my two Jeeps but this was unexpected. As all the previous comments stated, the right bank is cake. 20 minutes max. The left bank however is a doozy. I thought I had a decent tool set but I was clearly wrong. Thank goodness for neighbors. I even had to get my wife and her tiny hands to reinstall the left bank forward lower bracket bolt. Needless to say I was bit humbled by this routine maintenance job. Just watch the video, make sure you have a variety of tools on hand, do a little prep before you get started. It will save you a lot of time.
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You could help urself by editing. You'll get much more subs. 35min vid could be done in 7 mins
Your count was at 999 before I hit the subscribe button! Happy 1k
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Excellent, through video Lance. Thank you for this very detailed video. Now I know what I'm up against when I tune-up my Jerp. Should I replace the plenum gaskets and coils while all of this is disassembled?
@@vicmason25 The point of a tutorial is to show a process step by step. UA-cam has playback speed feature for people who want to fast forward.
Just changed all plugs in 2011 Grand Cherokee WK2 V6. This video was VERY helpful. Not an easy task for a 72 year old., but I got it done in about 6 hours. Dealer quoted $617 for the job. Toughest parts were : 1. Removing the driver side nut/stud in the rearmost steel bracket. i backed out the stud with an external Torx socket. Be careful - easy to damage the stud. 2. Removing the rearmost 8mm plenum screw (but it was easier to get a wrench to it after I removed the throttle body.. The two 10mm nuts way at the back on the passenger side are easier when you take off the throttle body also. Tie it up to the hood out of the way. Thanks for the great info in the video.
Did you gap the plugs? What is the gap spec? Or just drop in new?
tied the hood up huh ??? my stays up by itself hahahaha
@@dalegosnell3930 tied it up TO the hood * ;) nice try though
I Did the same thing with the back stud
How many plugs in a 2012 jeep grand Cherokee
Thanks, I looked everywhere for this video and this is the only one for the Grand Cherokee V6 engine, it is a good guidance to know where all the screws and nuts are, good work., thanks Lance
Javier Hernandez thank you so much for watching!
Thanks so much Lance for making this video. I just performed this service on my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it wasn't terribly difficult. Took me about 2 hours total. As everyone says the passenger side is cake, takes about 5 minutes. The drivers side however does take longer. The lower 13mm bolts were the crux of the entire job, well the one closer to the front of the vehicle was easy it was the rear one that I couldn't get a wrench around. I never did end up loosening it... What I did was loosen everything else and left that rear bolt in and when it was time to pull the exhaust manifold I simply put a screwdriver down there and carefully pried the bracket ever so slickly so the upper bolt had enough room to be released. (this should make sense once you're in it). I did the same thing on the install and it worked great. New plugs for only $60 vs $600
Dude... I know you commented 2 years ago, but this nut. Kicked. My. Ass. I loosened it up just enough not to have to pry it. But this is why mechanics develop intinse effort grunts for sure
@@BrandynMakes just did this today... that fricken nut man... scared my doggos from swearing at it haha
great video what kind of an ass engineer would design something like that take the top of engine off to change three spark plugs again great explanation video
Outstanding video clip! As professional retired mechanic and shop owner with 40 years experience…I would like to recommend putting shop towels into the 6 intake runners to prevent any “FOD” from falling in while plenum is off!
Thanks again for the instructional video!
Tell the truth, this was a 2day tuneup job. Droplight on the beginning, and birds chirpping on the next day. Thanks Jeep junk for making a simple tuneup be a all day and night adventure!!!😂😂😂😂😂
Based on how complicated it was to change out the headlight bulbs, this seems about right.
I do wish to write a very nasty letter to the engineering department (like that will do anything lol.) I'm stuck on that back bracket lol really not happy and would like to get rollin' again. Seriously not sure why we need 50 nuts and screws in in all 15 dimensions (and considering the last guys to work on it left a few off it proves they could have done with fewer)
i called my whole family to replace a bulb, finely 12 yo kid with the smallest hands did it
For the headlight. If you look in your tire well area you’ll see a cap that comes off to access the headlight. Shop wanted to charge my $500 “had to take off bumper”
Glad Im not the only one. Never again do I want to buy a grand cherokee.
Just pull the tipm in the passenger side from the bracket and you will have enough space to reach by hand the headlight socket, driver side remove the air filter and you will find a way to do it not needed to remove the bump
Very good video! Couple suggestions, I just changed my plugs and very likely would not have done it knowing what I know now.... :-)
Do not use dielectric grease on the electric spark plug connection, will lead to misfiring....if at all only apply sparingly to the ceramic plug...I didn't use any...
Anti-Sieze: Apply only a little to the beginning of the spark plug thread, hand tighten, then 1/4 turn (90 degree) past finger tight, or even better use a torque wrench to 13 FT LBS...
Main issue for me was the driver side (firewall) support bracket, 13mm wrench... why on Earth didn't they just put a slot in there instead of a hole??
Just so hard to get there, low down, almost impossible!! Both brackets on the driver side need to be just lose enough in order to move them away from the plenum studs... that way the bracket on the passenger side can stay (remove 2x 10mm nuts from the studs), the one behind the throttle body is tricky, in my case from a previous recall there wasn't a nut there so that was easy...loosen the 7 vertical plenum mounting screws, then use a finger and push them further up while unscrewing a bit more, that way the bolts do not stick out on bottom, no risk of damage for the seals when mounting....when everything is loose lift up the plenum and then slide to the driver side...
Replaced the 6 seals on the intake, Amazon is your friend :-)
After doing the research I finished the job in 2.5 hours but preparing for the work took easily another 2 to 3 hours....
You’re a THE GOAT
WD-40 is what I use on both ends of the plug.
Chrysler really knows how to make simple things complicated or should I say “FIAT”.
Fiat wasn’t part of Chrysler at this time.
Add at least a half hour if you wear bifocals. It’s maddening at some points.
New autos are very hard to work on not just jeeps
I recently replaced the starter in my 2011 and it was a 6 hour $900 job. The driveshaft 2 weeks previous, went with a dealer part. Also $900 job. Last fall my heater door actuator broke. Small piece of plastic. $900. Toyota here I come!
Just did mine and there is no need to remove those brackets being mentioned on minute 20:35 I only remove the top 2 nuts (1 on each bracket) remove the 3 nuts on the bracket by the fuel throttle, disconnect wire harnesses, and you’ll be golden! 2 actual nuts and 1 is the entire bolt that is being cover by a push in hardness clip! Remove the clip and the bolt holding the bracket is is exposed Thanks for the vid. Helped me a lot!!
Changed my 2001 tj plugs in 10min or less, that's faster than geico can save you 10% or more!!! Bring back the 4.0.... PLEASE!!!
Great video. I almost quit half way through fighting against dumb wasps and where the genius who designed the jeep put the nuts. I will never do this job again. Then it got dark fast and the mosquitos came out. But I did it…removing the intake was like building a house with a screwdriver lol
Next video will be brakes and possibly rotor replacement for the Grand Cherokee
Lance what about variable valve timing solenoid 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Thanks a lot i just changed the plugs checking your video, excellent !! thanks again !!
daniel alvarez thank you for watching 👍
the passenger side is cake but the driver side is a mission because of that intake manifold being in the way. Thanks for the video it is very informational. Will do my jeep as soon the weather warms up.
Thank you for posting this. Completed today in about 3.5 hrs. It definitely helps to have an assortment of wrenches/gear wrenches and various socket extensions.
I have a 96 Cherokee and I can change the plugs in 10 minutes !
Thanks for the video! They had zero interest in keeping maintenance simple when designing this engine layout. I will have to reference this video a lot when I do this.
This is terrible engineering. I just went through this last night on a 2015! I'm no mechanic but damn it should take that long to change some plugs. Who ever designed this should have to do this every day for eternity! Pure hell. I will never buy a jeep again.
That is ridiculously complicated to get to those right side plugs! Thanks for taking the time to show us.
SuperChief5 thank you for watching and commenting!
SuperChief5 I was quoted $600 for this just today, hence me watching this video
@@marcusweaver9728 you can see why you were quoted that amount. $550 is for the labor alone.
@@marcusweaver9728 my local dealer did my 2014 grand cherokee for 275 parts and labor imcluded 2 hours and i was back on the road
Hey I had to come back to this vid. This vid helped me some time ago with my car, but I just saw how dielectric grease should be applied and the way you did it is not correct since it shouldn’t be applied to the terminal like you did, but to the ceramic or the inside of the boot. I did the spark plugs on a car I just bought using your method and I’ll have to take them out just to clean the terminals and do it right. Hope it helps.
Thank you for making this video. I just completed this today on my 100k 2012 Jeep GC- and I must admit- this was a nightmare of service to do. Start to finish took me about 6 hours with a sandwich break in the middle. Honestly, if you can get this done for under $500, just pay it- unless you really, really like wrenching on a poorly designed engine compartment. Having to get to the aft bracket at 20:20 was the worst.
Great video, and very helpful- but again, I won't be doing this service on my own next time..
Matthew Heckman thanks for the honest review
How did you get the bracket off
Problem is that FCA modulated these engines designs so that only dealers had ease of maintainance. They didn't make it so average joes could do this repair. This is an $800-1k+ job after parts/labor at a stealership
Same experience here. Right at 6 hours. That rear bracket on the drivers side was a bear to loosen and tighten back up. Video was helpful though
I need someone that can delete codes for me I did the job and completed I disconnected the negative terminal and still shows up withte same code po128
Man, was I a fool. I saw that this video was about 35 minutes longs, so I was thinking this would be a breeze. The mechanic obviously stopped recording multiple times to work through things. This job also took me about 6 hours to perform. I can certainly understand why a shop would charge mucho dollars to do this job. I have changed clutches out in years past faster than this.The problem is that all of these engines are pre-assembled in a assembly line. There is no real thought given to disassembly. I still want to give thanks to the person that took the time to do this video. Videos like this help out dummies like me. Gracias!
I did this, first ever repair on a WK2 JGC solo with no help. Passenger plugs were a breeze, 30min swap max.
Now the driver side.....FUCK that damn plenum bracket location
@@frederickglass1583 right! Dumb design so ridiculous.
Where is the ignition coil? How to replace that?
Cover those holes!
Stephen Hu good idea, take one out, put one in, don’t risk dropping some junk in those open holes.
Yes should've covered the intake holes
$800 at the Dealership fix the P0302 code. $900 for a "tune up". Going to try this . Thank you so much for the video!
This was very helpful in finding all the intake bolts. Thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Love the video, I have a 2014 jeep grand cherokee limited. Haven't changed the plugs in 2 years couldn't figure it out, now that I watched this video I think I will give it a try 😀
Thanks for this video. Those two nuts on the passenger firewall were my Scylla and Charybdis.
Thank dude. Dealer wants 575 to change plugs.
Few weeks ago my dealership wanted $504 to change plugs. Went in cause I have the extended warranty (2015 GCA). Jeep hesitates a little. I'll be doing myself asap. They said plug 2 was misfiring.
This video saved my night. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain every bolt and technique to get this dang thing off! I very much appreciate it.
Nightmare spark plugs I hate the poor design of the intake manifold cantilevering over the head !!!! Wish they sold a short runner design with no interference....
i love when he takes parts off...it sounds like he throws them in a pile of scrap
I don't own a Jeep Grand Cherokee but I'm watching because my dad wants some help replacing his plugs and coils on his. This process is insane! I have a Toyota Sequoia and I can (and have) replace all 8 of my plugs and ignition coils in 30 minutes because everything is right on top and easy to access. In fact, my dad just had to have the radiator replaced on the same Cherokee and the shop billed him for an 8 hour job because of all the components that had to be removed just to swap out the rad. I replaced the radiator on my Sequoia in 45 minutes. As helpful as this video is, it only convinces me to never purchase a Grand Cherokee. I'll stick with Toyota!
Watching you change the plugs all at once with them coil pack bolts over the OPEN plug holes made me cringe , do one at a time, if one of them coil pack bolts dropped in the head your screwed , your next mistake is for removing the upper intake is instead of losing the bracket use a torq socket and remove the stud from the intake, other wise good job.
Did you have to disconnect the negative battery?
MY GOD, I now understand why the dealership charges so much to change the spark plugs on my 2013 Grand Cherokee 6 cylinder! OMG. That's alot of work and tight spots. Hmm hmm hmm, I'd gladly pay to have it done 🙄. Thanks for the video, I was contemplating on trying to do it myself..... Nahhhh, I'm good 🙄🙄😂😂😂😂.
15 minutes and a can of beer is all a 4.0 jeep engine requires😆
Wow the passenger side was a piece of cake but the driver side makes me want to disassemble everything and just leave it off. Thanks for the video though!
I was finally able to switch out the spark plugs to the driver side. After watching this video for the 20th time. Thanks again! Thumbs up.
I did mine based on your video. Thanks a lot. I went with mopar plugs they are cheap, pre gaped and can’t go wrong. Take your time takin leg out the intake manifold, it took me many hours.
The 2011 owners manual says gap at 0.031 inches for the 3.6L V6, and 0.43” for the V8. All other sources, including the Jeep dealership, say 0.44 inches for the V6.
Great video, jeep design this engine weird. Taking the whole intake off just to change 3 plugs
Is this the same Setup for a 2015 grand Cherokee 3.6? Man! That drivers side is THE DEVIL!
yup same motor
This is insane, just to replace the spark plugs...WHAT ARE THESE ENGENEERS THINKING WHEN DESIGNGING THIS...MUST HAVE BEEN ON CRACK!!
Great video. Doing this soon on my WK2 with 98k miles.
Matt Osbourne awesome! Thanks for watching.
Hi, can you provide the list of all the tools required for this job ?
Thank you
8 and 10mm sockets with a ratchet. You will need a 13mm ratcheting wrench for the brackets on the driver's side. The spark plugs need a spark plug socket which was 5/8" if I remember correctly. You will also need extensions of varying sizes and you should have a torque wrench to tighten them correctly. I used a piece of fuel hose to initially start the plugs in the holes to prevent cross threading. A blade screwdriver comes in handy to take the hoses off. A flashlight and mirror.
I will add that this was a pretty tough job and there's a lot of things that can go wrong. It's not for the faint of heart. I've been doing my own maintenance for over 20 years and in hindsight, I probably would just take it in next time.
Thank you waiting for a while for this video I appreciate it Godbless.
MIKE UNO 👍
Excellent video. Just did this job yesterday on my 2011 GC. Oh my, what a pain in the a$$.
Thank you very much. i appreciated your work. The trq video i watched took the windscreen wipers off easier to get to the back bolts, but it looks like a pain to do so much.
Great video man u have saved me hundreds of dollars and to repay u some way i liked the video and subscribed to ur channel.. Thank You!!
could you help me with the fuel filter location? and how often do i have to replace it?
daniel alvarez gasoline engines require zero maintenance regarding fuel filters. CRD engines, every 25k miles (US measurement). Try this link. www.servicechamp.com/images/56084service.pdf
Thanks for the video. I couldn't get my big hands between all of the hoses for the driver's side rear bracket, so I wound up taking the nut off and then cutting the end of the shaft of with a hack saw. I liked someone else's suggestion of cutting slots in those brackets like they should have been from the factory. I had one issue when I put things back together where I missed getting the hose on the back of the manifold and when I started the vehicle, I could hear a lot of air rushing past, but I couldn't locate it. It eventually set a an engine code about the engine too lean.
I gave this a try today, I am far from a mechanic but know how to follow UA-cam. The video was awesome but I just got stuck when moving to the driver side of things. I will shamefully have to take it to someone to finish the job
Very good video. Followed the same procedure & was able to change the spark plugs on my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks again.
Lance! Much Help! Keep making stuff like this. It helped me fix my car big time!
So my spark plugs and ignition coil was change but my check engine light is still on. Do you have to drive it before light goes off or should I plug battery and plug it back up
Thank you for the great video. Used the DYI for my wife's Durango.
Screw you MOPAR for not making these things easy to maintain!
All new cars are like that
@@MrTedeusz no they’re not. Chevy v6 can have plugs done in 10mins
11:23 kid in me made me laugh at this
Thanks Lance, I could not have done this job without this video, saved me the 400 the jeep dealer wanted to charge to do the job.
This is the dumbest gd design I have ever seen. 3 hours to access a plug. I will never buy a Chrysler product again.
Replacing spark plugs shouldn’t be this cumbersome.
Awesome video! you make this look easy... It blows my mind how difficult it is to get the damn plenum off of this thing...I've done it once....luckily my local dealer here only charges $350...for a tune up...$500 for tune up and fuel system flush...Realistically i don't mind paying that at all based on what a complete pain in the ass this job is lol...plus they usually throw me in a wrangler or another new wk2 for however long they have it....like i said, great video! thank you
Dakota Storey Thank you so much! Your comment really made my day.
$350 for a tune up? Where's your dealer located? Mine quoted about $600.00 for spark plugs
Do i have to use Mopar spark plugs and wires in my 2012 grand cheerokee Laredo?
Thank you so much for this video. My check engine light came on, got it diagnosed. They said misfire on cylinder 4. I buy new spark plugs and the dealership quotes me 3 hours of labor because they have to “take off the intake” which you did in 5 minutes. A 35 minute video and those soulless charlatans said $420 dollars. I’ll by the tools you used and do it myself
my local dealer did mine 2014 grand cherokee 275 parts and labor 2 hours back driving
Thanks help out. You should make one of the same car fuel injector.
Alex Dominguez I’ll put that into consideration. Thank you so much for watching!
I only need to change the spark plugs. Why are you changing out the whole fucking car?
Has anyone ever tried to cut a slot in the 2 black brackets on the driverside and then use lock washers so next time all you have to do is slid it up and off instead of messing with the bottom bolts since all that side does is help hold the plenum
Thanks when you see really these real people share their experiment for public you feel world still fine
When is the right time to change the spark plugs?? Once every year or when..
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee isnt a WK2 model.
Did you use a 5/8 deep socket to change them? I thought the 2014 grand cherokees use a 12mm spark plug?
Brandon Hood I used 5/8 spark plug socket
This why jeep is so heavy so many nuts
Good video! Helped me change my 2015 Dodge Durango 3.6 liter spark plugs today! . Almost identical to your Jeep. Thanks for posting!
Chris Kosmet thank you so much for watching!
Awesome work, but are Spark Plugs in the same place of engine 5.7L V8? and if it is, how many Spark Plugs do I need for my V8 engine.
Keep it up
the jackal same general area. You’ll need a total of 16 spark plugs. 2 spark plugs for each cylinder.. Thank you for watching!!
I’ve had Mercedes that we’re easier to work on than this
2015 look somewhat the same but have their own attitude
This is why when I work on our Jeep I don't let my kid or wife around. I hate the damn thing and end up using every cuss word I know, and even make up a few.
They put so much crap in the way of doing basic services the engineers should be dragged out into the street and let everyone take a whack at them.
what brand did you used? dealer wants 13.5 a piece while advanced auto says 8bucks they both say iridium which one should i pick. thanks
Carlos if your able to get them from the dealer I would go that route. However, I went to Napa auto parts and got mine there for $7 each. I don’t think it really matters just as long it’s OEM replacement approved.. Thank you for watching!
When my mechanic gave an estimate of $800-$1100 for labor and materials. I said to myself hell no! Especially when I’m fully capable and just being lazy. Thanks for the tutorial I’m on it.
Incredibly disappointing to see how involved this job is. Wanted to do this myself but looks like too many tight difficult places for these 70 year old hands to deal with. I can change plugs on my old CJ5 in about 45 minutes and without a single cuss word lol.
Hi, Thanks for the video, we have similar vehicle, a 2011 Laredo 3.6L, however I checked the book and they ask for 0.031 gap instead of 0.043. Not sure if it is a minimum of 0.031 or recommended 0.031.
New plenum gasket? I'd think so. Only 3 plugs changed? That sucks that there are people that do stuff like that. I used to work on 29' Tiaras with twin big block GM's. You can't even see the plugs on the outboard port side engine. What really sucked was when someone cross threaded a plug in that spot. I used to call it the $1200 tune up. Lift the engine to chase the threads. Good trick, thread plugs in with a piece of 1/2" fuel hose. You can not strip the threads this way. Taking the plugs out this way keep a grip on the plug.
Great video! Much appreciated. Im going to be changing my plugs pretty soon, so this has been a big help.
bannerrecording thank you! Wish you well.
Lance I just got done changing my plugs out not long ago. I had a hard time finding that one bolt on the top of the intake manifold near the back, but thanks to your video, I got it all done.
Thank you for this great video bro 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 this is one of the shittiest systems I’ve ever worked on by far. These keeps suck. I have a 11 keep grand Cherokee and it’s a pos
Informative video…. But that is not how you use a torque wrench. It’s calibrated for you to hold it at the end of the handle. You’re actually over-torquing grabbing it up the handle like that.
Can’t get the fuckin manifold back on
Does anybody knows the spark plug configuration of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For goodness sake. I know nothing about cars and was able to change the plugs and coil packs on my old Audi A5! I wouldn’t dare try this on my 14 grand Cherokee.
Passenger side: *ploop, ploop, ploop.. DONW!
Driver side: * Nut, nut nut, hidden nut in every nook and cranny just to achieve access!
I'm gonna need a co-pilot for this one Scotty!
Well I just did this job on my wife's 2014 jeep grand cherokee limited . Not to bad of a job. Her jeep has 63k on it. Some of the plugs were gapped at 51,53,57. So it was do for sure. I did find getting that Damn a/c line loose from the bottom stud was an ass. I was able to get some room by using a crowbar to get the space needed to loosen the 13m nut.
I can say if you do not have a good selection of tools. This job is not for you.
Took me about 3 hours to do the job.
Thanks for the video. plan on doing this soon. Why did they over complicate this? The WK was so much simpler
Extremely informative, helpful and very matter of fact without any bullshit. The man needs subscribers to get monetized again so I subscribed and if you havent yet then what are you waiting for? Press the button so the man can get paid. He just saved you a shit ton of $ by showing you this tedious process step by step the least you can do is hit subscribe!!
Wife's 2014 has 130k miles on it , no misfires or engine noise , should I still replace the plugs ? I know it's best to do it at 100k , any recommendations ?
I really wish I watched this before......had my Jeep GC tune-up 2 days ago from a local shop, had to return since my car became "possessed" - misfires galour. Felt like bumper cars hitting me at a stop sign, then engine light flashing and will not go faster than 40mph. Help, any suggestions?
What spark plugs are supposed to go in there?
Wow - what a dumb design with the setback of the 3.6 in the Grand Cherokee. Makes getting to the rear 10mm nut fun, as well as the bad access to the 13mm nuts on the bottom of the brackets lots of fun. If I did not have your video to show me I was going in the right direction, I would have probably passed this job on to the local shop. Thanks for sharing the information!!
First, Great video Lance. Honestly could not have done this job without the help of the video. I am def not a mechanic but an experienced garage tinkerer. I have done some in depth projects on my two Jeeps but this was unexpected. As all the previous comments stated, the right bank is cake. 20 minutes max. The left bank however is a doozy. I thought I had a decent tool set but I was clearly wrong. Thank goodness for neighbors. I even had to get my wife and her tiny hands to reinstall the left bank forward lower bracket bolt. Needless to say I was bit humbled by this routine maintenance job. Just watch the video, make sure you have a variety of tools on hand, do a little prep before you get started. It will save you a lot of time.
What is the lubricant that was used on the spark plugs? I couldn't make out what you were saying.
Ty Lowe dielectric grease
@@LanceB ok. Did you use it on both ends on of the spark plug?
Ty Lowe no only on boot end
@@LanceB what do you use on the other end because i saw you put something on both ends.?
@@tylowe78 it was anti-seize on the other end, that's just to make it easier to unscrew next time they have to be changed.