How To Change 2014-2018 Silverado Sierra 5.3 6.0 6.2 Spark Plugs

[The.Sundae.Drive]

The long requested spark plug change video is here! In this video (Click Here) we change the spark plugs on my 2014 Silverado with the 5.3L EcoTec3 L83 V8 motor.

The process used in this video should be identical to the 6.0L V8 and the V6 Silverado and Sierra Models as well.

This process should be identical for the following vehicles:
2014 - 2018 Chevy Silverado
2014 - 2018 GMC Sierra

And very similar to many other GM trucks like the Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade, and Yukon.

 

⚠️Try anything shown in this video at your own risk ⚠️

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?Parts 
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5.3 & 6.2 Spark Plugs ACDelco 41-114 (GM PN 12622441): https://amzn.to/2GGTZFh

5.3 & 6.2 Spark Plug Wires ACDelco 758EE: https://amzn.to/2SNPYpg

6.0 Spark Plugs ACDelco 41-110 (GM PN 12680072): https://amzn.to/2X6XQl8

6.0 Spark Plug Wires ACDelco 748UU (GM PN 19351570): https://amzn.to/2UZQca1

Dielectric Grease: https://amzn.to/2WTXA8V

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Tools
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6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2E7aZ68
(Note: This will not work on spark plug #8 due to size)

3.5" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2GHqq6D
(Note: This one should work for spark plug #8)

Standard Magnetic Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2Go0n54

Socket Extensions: https://amzn.to/2GBOOGS
(Note: This kit includes a 1.5" extension which was the smallest I was able to find online. I removed spark plug #8 with what I believe was a 1" extension so I am not positive if a 1.5" extension will work or not.)  

Torx Bits: https://amzn.to/2DvYv6u

Milwaukee Cordless Impact 2861-20 M18 Fuel: https://amzn.to/2Lb9tQZ

 

Edited February 15, 2019 by The.Sundae.Drive

[Grumpy Bear]

I am so happy to have the 4.3 after watching this. 

 

You made a note of the wet sound deadening material on the drivers side. Did you do anything with that? 

[The.Sundae.Drive]

44 minutes ago, Grumpy Bear said:

I am so happy to have the 4.3 after watching this. 

 

You made a note of the wet sound deadening material on the drivers side. Did you do anything with that? 

Haha yes you should have no problem with the 4.3. No, I cleaned it out as best I could. I feel like the sound deadening fell from somewhere else. After thinking about it more, I am wondering if the windshield drains into that area. If it does, that is a poor design. I do plan to investigate it further when I have the time. 

 

[Jchoi]

1 hour ago, The.Sundae.Drive said:

Haha yes you should have no problem with the 4.3. No, I cleaned it out as best I could. I feel like the sound deadening fell from somewhere else. After thinking about it more, I am wondering if the windshield drains into that area. If it does, that is a poor design. I do plan to investigate it further when I have the time. 

 

Thanks for the video. How difficult is it to get the liners back in? 

[The.Sundae.Drive]

Just now, Jchoi said:

Thanks for the video. How difficult is it to get the liners back in? 

You got it! They are super easy to put back in. There are some tabs at the front that help hold them in place until you get the first couple of screws started.

[Jchoi]

Thanks. I’ve thought about removing them when I bring the truck to get krown undercoated. 

[The.Sundae.Drive]

Just now, Jchoi said:

Thanks. I’ve thought about removing them when I bring the truck to get krown undercoated. 

just be careful they don't get over-spray inside the engine bay. 

[mookdoc6]

I will be putting in another set in next week or two for my K2 and the K2's are really pretty easy and not like the #8 on older GMT's. K2's seems like more room is given.  Looking at the T1's does not look like fun at all but I don't know never seen it up close in real life?  

Edited February 15, 2019 by mookdoc6

[Grumpy Bear]

2 hours ago, The.Sundae.Drive said:

Haha yes you should have no problem with the 4.3. No, I cleaned it out as best I could. I feel like the sound deadening fell from somewhere else. After thinking about it more, I am wondering if the windshield drains into that area. If it does, that is a poor design. I do plan to investigate it further when I have the time. 

 

Not the first I've heard of this piece of insulation. Seems a moisture trap. Need a fix for this, yes? PM me when you find one.  

[The.Sundae.Drive]

16 minutes ago, Grumpy Bear said:

Not the first I've heard of this piece of insulation. Seems a moisture trap. Need a fix for this, yes? PM me when you find one.  

Ok - Yeah. I will try to get back in there and figure out what is going on and what I can do to fix it. Maybe I'll pull the sound deadening out.

 

 

[The.Sundae.Drive]

26 minutes ago, mookdoc6 said:

I will be putting in another set in next week or two for my K2 and the K2's are really pretty easy and not like the #8 on older GMT's. K2's seems like more room is given.  Looking at the T1's does not look like fun at all but I don't know never seen it up close in real life?  

Honestly, this wasn't as bad as people have claimed. I think they had a hard time because they tried to get to the plugs from the top. Going from the fender area makes it pretty easy.

 

 

[FlipZ71]

9 hours ago, The.Sundae.Drive said:

Honestly, this wasn't as bad as people have claimed. I think they had a hard time because they tried to get to the plugs from the top. Going from the fender area makes it pretty easy.

 

 

Mine truck is lifted..    was much much easier from side....   was even easier when removed the heat shield of the manifolds ..

 

[FlipZ71]

Ohhh and that pocket where the fender well / fire wall/ side panel meet up was so full of debris....  acorns leaves and pine needles....   didnt get a pic. But it was full... 

[slj2008]

14 hours ago, The.Sundae.Drive said:

The long requested spark plug change video is here! In this video (Click Here) we change the spark plugs on my 2014 Silverado with the 5.3L EcoTec3 L83 V8 motor.

The process used in this video should be identical to the 6.0L V8 and the V6 Silverado and Sierra Models as well.

This process should be identical for the following vehicles:
2014 - 2018 Chevy Silverado
2014 - 2018 GMC Sierra

And very similar to many other GM trucks like the Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade, and Yukon.

 

⚠️Try anything shown in this video at your own risk ⚠️

********************************************************************
?Parts 
********************************************************************
Spark Plugs ACDelco 41-114: https://amzn.to/2GGTZFh

Spark Plug Wires ACDelco 758EE: https://amzn.to/2SNPYpg

Dielectric Grease: https://amzn.to/2WTXA8V

********************************************************************
Tools
********************************************************************
6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2E7aZ68
(Note: This will not work on spark plug #8 due to size)

3.5" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2GHqq6D
(Note: This one should work for spark plug #8)

Standard Magnetic Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2Go0n54

Socket Extensions: https://amzn.to/2GBOOGS
(Note: This kit includes a 1.5" extension which was the smallest I was able to find online. I removed spark plug #8 with what I believe was a 1" extension so I am not positive if a 1.5" extension will work or not.)  

Torx Bits: https://amzn.to/2DvYv6u

Milwaukee Cordless Impact 2861-20 M18 Fuel: https://amzn.to/2Lb9tQZ

 

What mileage to change plug's  ??? I so many answer . Thanks

[The.Sundae.Drive]

1 hour ago, FlipZ71 said:

Ohhh and that pocket where the fender well / fire wall/ side panel meet up was so full of debris....  acorns leaves and pine needles....   didnt get a pic. But it was full... 

Great - ok. I definitely will need to do something about this so it does rot out. Thanks for the heads - up.