* Opening the hood: Obviously, the first step.
* Locating the top of the engine: The spark plugs sit atop the engine's cylinder heads.
* Identifying the coil packs: The 4.3L typically uses individual coil packs, one per spark plug. These packs are relatively large and easy to spot sitting directly on top of the spark plugs. The plug is beneath each coil pack.
* Following the wires (less reliable): If you can't easily see the coil packs, you can follow the spark plug wires down to their connection point. This method can be less reliable because sometimes wires can be routed in a slightly unexpected way.
Specific location notes: They're in the valley of the "V" formed by the cylinder heads, relatively close to the center of the engine. They are not readily visible without opening the hood and potentially removing some components for better access.
Recommendation: Consult a repair manual specific to your 2003 Chevy S-10 4.3L. A Haynes or Chilton manual will have detailed diagrams showing the exact location of each spark plug and provide valuable information for safely performing the task. A picture is worth a thousand words in this case.