How do you remove the spark plugs in a 2008 automatic chrysler pt cruiser? Do you have to remove the manifold and replace the gasket to change the spark plugs?

Here's a video on replacing your spark plugs. How to Change Spark Plugs on Chrysler PT Cruiser

You really don't want to know... You will have to remove the timing belt , intake manifold, exhaust manifold, injectors, electrical connector to the cam sensor, just get to the bolts to remove the head. If your around 100000 miles replace all timing components, thermostat and radiator cooling fan motor,

Hi Bob I'm glad to help!

Bob, first, unplug all electrical connectors from the throttle body. Then if equipped take the bolts out of the EGR Tube at the back side near the throttle body. Next, there one bolt that goes through a bracket right next too the EGR Tube. Then remove the bolts that are facing downward on the intake. Then pull it up and outward toward you. The gaskets are reusable, so put it back in reverse procedure. NOTE: Sense you're already there save yourself from having to redo the job by replacing the spark plug wire too. Hope this helps and have an awesome day Bob.

there is a 2 part. just take off the one going over the valve cover. it has 6 -10mm bolts

My PT did that when my timing belt broke. It cost $500.00 to replace it. If it is broken, be ready to have some motor work done. I had to have to values replaced at a cost of $900.00. If your timing belt is not broken then check the alternator and battery. I was riding down the road and my PT shut all the way down and would not start. I had to leave it beside the road. It was my alternator. It gave me no warning.

This procedure takes approx 3 hours.You have to remove upper intake manifold and cylinder head cover,in order to replace valve cover gasket.
Its a huge procedure,but can be done easily.

Click the link below and follow step by step details.

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/valve-cover-gasket-removal-guide.html

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This will help.
Thanks.

remove the plastic cover.
remove the thing on top of the plug.
use a spark plug socket,(5/8) and replace the plugs with platinum plugs

Strip engine of intake manifold and throttle body.Remove spark plug leads and coils.Remove tappet cover.Clean all surfaces and fit new gasket. Reassemble engine.Sealant $1.50 Courier & tolls $8.00 Gasket valve cover $172.00 Labour $60.00.That was the account I had to pay

Removing the intake is no prob. on these. Assuming this is a non turbo model, you remove the two bolts holding the egr tube flange at the back of the intake. You will have a couple wire clips you need to dissconect and small vacum hoses that will be easily noticable as you try to move the intake aside, but there is a row of small bolts at the front inbetween the intake rails holding the upper intake to the lower. Seperate the manifold by removing these bolts. it has rubber gaskets that stay right with the manifold you do not need to replace at reassembley. This will allow you to move it far enough to change the plugs. Hope this helps.

How about the MAF sensor?