[s-cars] Help! How do I get the spark plugs out of an AAN???

[Paul Heneghan]

I got a sudden permanent misfire a few days ago - cylinder #2 isn't firing.

I took off the top alloy cover (four hex bolts) to reveal the coils and the
recesses that the spark plugs live in, and discovered that recess #5 is
black and charred - obviously a leaking spark plug.  So I tried to take the
plug out and discovered that none of my three spark plug removal tools will
fit down the hole!!!

Do I need to take the entire cam cover off?  Surely not!  The Bentley says
the following:
- Remove screws from ignition coil mounting bracket (arrows).
- Remove  spark  plugs tools

No mention of any special spark plug tools or further dismantling of the cam
cover.

Do I need to buy a special slim spark plug socket?

Paul
1995 S6 Avant (UK spec)
1996 S6 (UK spec)