How to remove an ignition coil boot?

[ZDA3]

I've never replaced an ignition coil boot. It's cheap, about $12 for 4. Rockauto was selling them so I thought I'd just buy them to see if I can replace them while also replacing my spark plugs. The ignition coil boot on the 2015 Mazda3 isport doesn't seem to be able to be pulled off or twist off like on the tutorials I've seen on YouTube for other car make and model. Maybe it simply doesn't come off for my car?

 

[theblooms]

I've never replaced one. I just do the whole coil pack when needed.

 

[ZDA3]

I don't know why they even sell an ignition coil boot if it can't be easily replaced. Oh well.

 

[cx9 2008]

It does come off ive done it several times on my 2008 cx9

 

[cx9 2008]

It may be stubborn but if does come off, you can try to carefully cut it with a razor blade but be gentle as if you accidentally cut the coil you might need to change it or it could missfire

 

[ZDA3]

The replacement boots does come with new coils (spring looking thing).

The boots looks basic as if it can be put on with ease just by snapping it, but it's quite difficult pulling or twisting off the old boot. I'll try your suggestions next time.