Something so easy....

I went to replace my ignition coil for cylinder 7, I was seeing that misfire error. Expecting something straight forward. Well to my surprise, when I pull out the previous ignition coil, the rubber boot part decided to stay seated at the bottom of the hole.

Being cylinder 7, I have little to no visibility into the hole, and even if I did, I don't have a clue how to free the boot from the bottom.

Does anyone have some wisdom they could share with me?

 

Bore camera and a hook, harbor freight or Amazon. Cheapest option wins, unless you want it long term.

Edit: btw the easiest jobs are the ones that usually turn out to be the longest jobs.

 

Needle nose pliers. The loooooong skinny kind

 

Maybe something like a long nose hemostat?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=long+nos...6732eba3f5765020d2a456&ref=pd_sl_434bfx09vc_e

 

A pick set helps. Run a straight pick or precision screwdriver between the boot and the spark plug to break the seal. A shot of WD40 can help. Use a 90-degree pick or hook to grab it; pull gently.

 

IMPORTANT: make sure you get the spring that goes in the boot between the plug and coil body!

 

These are all great ideas! Thank you!

Going to get a bore camera and long nose hemostat I think.

Also, had an early morning thougth, why not just pull the spark plug out? Provided the boot doesn't get in the way

 

The boot should get in the way

 

To see into the plug hole all you need is a small mirror on a handle and a flashlight. Angle the mirror correctly and bounce the light off of it.

 

To circle back on this, I have a borescope and a hemostat. I am able to grab the boot with the hemostat, but have spent like 45 mins trying to get it to come free. The hemostat eventually slips off before the boot releases its grip on the spark plug.

Any ideas on what to do next?

 

Someone above mentioned using a pick. You might try a little WD at the base of it and try to twist it with a hooked, or right angle pick. Can you get a big flat screw driver into the hole? You might be able to twist and manipulate it enough to break it free. Acetone might work to soften the rubber too, I wouldn't dump a bunch in though.

Another thought... maybe a heat gun?