1. Open the hood.
2. Locate the ignition coil assembly, which is located on top of the engine. It has four cylindrical-shaped coils with spark plug wires attached to them.
3. Follow the spark plug wires down to the spark plugs. They will be located at the end of the wires, screwed into the cylinder head.
Here are some additional details:
* There are four spark plugs in a 2002 Kia Sportage, one for each cylinder.
* The spark plugs are located under the ignition coils, which are mounted on top of the valve cover.
* Each spark plug is held in place by a single bolt.
* To remove a spark plug, you will need to use a spark plug socket wrench.
* Be careful not to drop the spark plugs when you are removing or installing them.