Hi Fiat guys, just joined you and have a fairly simple request. I can't seem to remove the plug leads from my 2007 Panda 1.1 Active so I can change the plugs. There seems to be a lot of resistance and I don't want to damage anything so need to know is there a special tool required? I'm a fairly experienced home mechanic/car restorer and feel a bit of a wally being stumped on something as simple as plugs and leads.Look forward to some advice. thanks.
Panda spark plugs
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Panda spark plugs
It's normal to encouner a bit of resistance when removing the plug leads.
Either work carefully by hand, gripping the connector as close to the plug as you can reach, or invest in a proper set of plug lead pliers such as this.
Either work carefully by hand, gripping the connector as close to the plug as you can reach, or invest in a proper set of plug lead pliers such as this.
They are tight, and very difficult to get a grip on. Then with age they seem to glue themselves on. The pliers jrkitching links to are great, save a lot of swearing and tears. If not using the pliers, be careful of the injector connectors and other stuff in the way, as when the lead lets go it is easy to damage nearby stuff.
Don't be tempted to lubricate them when replacing them, it just gives an easier path for a misfire.
Don't be tempted to lubricate them when replacing them, it just gives an easier path for a misfire.
Hi, and welcome to FF
they are not the most user friendly,
access either side of throttle body ( 2+3) being particularly awkward,
TBH - I've always managed to get FIAT leads off in one piece..,
BUT did wreck an aftermarket lead on a ( neglected) Punto, :bang:
so make sure you've got access to a replacement..just in case.
charlie - '04 1.1 active
