I have a 2011 Ranger 2.3 4 cylinder. Trying to remove the spark plug wires. Got the front two off and replace the spark plug but cannot get to the two rear ones. Do I have to remove some things to get to them? The spark plug wires are mushroom shaped on the top side but below are rubber ribs. Pulling straight up (only direction I can move) seems to bind .

 

Pull harder. The rubber has fused due to heat.

When installing your new plugs and wires put a dab of dielectric grease inside the boot and it will come off easier next time.

 

The two spark plugs closest to the firewall are so far away and in such a narrow area that I cannot get a grip on them except with my left hand which is weaker than the right. I have even purchased a tool that allows me to grip the rubber boot and pull it up a bit but I cannot seem to get it to budge