on the passenger side the spark plug that is closest to the front, i am having trouble even getting to it. and once i got the wrachet on, there is no room to move it because of the alternator and some metal pipe that goes down the engine. what do i do to get it off.

 

take off the alternator

 

remove the alternator, remove the passenger motor mount bolt, jack the motor up 2inches...you can easily reach all the plugs on that side

 

Remove the alternator, you don't need to jack up the motor, though. Its not too bad with a 3/8" ratchet and some swivels/extensions. I can't remember if I used the extensions or just slid my arm in there with just the spark plug socket and ratchet.