I have a 97 acura 2.2 cl. I want to change my spark plugs. how do i replace them seeing that they are deep in the block. tried removing the wires but kind of hard don't want to damage them. Please help.

A P0302 is indicating that cylinder # 2 is misfiring...Cylinder # 2 is the second plug counting from the front to rear of engine...Main causes for misfire are: defective spark plug, spark plug wire...When was last time plugs were changed? if it has been awhile I would suggest changing them...Also the spark plug wires should be replaced...Changing one plug and/or one wire isn't a good idea; change them all...Plugs cost two or three dollars apiece and a set of wires around $15...Standard motor products wire set # 4717...Spark plugs; Bosch platinum gaped at .044

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You said you changed the plug wires did you change the plugs too? My daughter has a 97 CL and when her plugs get fouled it causes hesitation as well as problems starting up. If you haven't changed those do that first. Is that code correct at 40 or is it 401 ? You can take it to autozone and they can tell you what it means or the correct codes.

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You change the transmission control molcule (TCM).

you will have to search for and download the shop manual for the CL. most of the time(not always,though) it is the thickest wire in the plug

Remove the spark plugs. Block the number 1 cylinder hole with your hand(LHside of engine) . Rotate the engine by hand/wrench. As soon as you feel air coming out of the hole rotate the engine until you feel it to start sucking on your hand. Look at the position of the rotor(remove the distributor cap). This is the number 1 plug lead position. Moving clock wise connect cylinders 1-3-4-2 in that order.

sounds like the trnsmission filter may be plugged or the ports in the tranny may have clutch debris in them, either way it doesn't sound good..

I am fixing to change my EGR valve and the piece of paper that came with the part say this:

Important Notice
Before installing this part, check the EGR valve passage in the intake manifold and clear any carbon blockage. Failure to do so will result in repeat malfuntion of the EGR valve system. Refer to a technical service manual or contact a service dealer for proper cleaning procedures.

Hope this helps.

Hi
If they checked and that is your problem don't clean it change it pay once now and you will not have to pay to clean it and after 2-4 months you will need a new one.
HTH.
Zues

with a spark plug socket, goto autozone, walmart, oreillys, etc and ask for a spark plug socket... You can also just use a thin wall deep socket, there are several different sizes of spark plugs...

you will see six wires running from the engine to a central box.....trace them from the box to the engine and at the end of each wire will be a spark plug. You may have to remove a hard plastice shell from the the top of the engine.
screw drives and deep socket are all the tools you should need

Good Luck