How to remove? - rear passenger spark plug wire

Specs: 1998 ford explorer, 4.0, SOHC, and a really frustrated driver!

Is there any way to get this plug wire off without ripping it out. I
can touch it, but do not have the leverage needed to remove the stuck
boot. It doesn't appear that there is anything capable of being removed
that will allow great access. I'm assuming there must be a tool I'm
missing or just some good ole tricks of the trade.

TIA,

-Inet

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"inetquestion" > wrote:

> Specs: 1998 ford explorer, 4.0, SOHC, and a really frustrated driver!
>
> Is there any way to get this plug wire off without ripping it out. I
> can touch it, but do not have the leverage needed to remove the stuck
> boot. It doesn't appear that there is anything capable of being removed
> that will allow great access. I'm assuming there must be a tool I'm
> missing or just some good ole tricks of the trade.
>
> TIA,
>
> -Inet

Very easy to get at thru the wheel well.

Jack and support the front end in a safe and secure manner.
Carefully pry loose the plastic retainers holding the inner flex
shield in place.