I replaced my plugs last summer (twice actually, bosch +4, and two weeks later, autolites) and removed the hood to get to the backs. Was anyone else this stupid, besides me!? However, I did create a little extra work for myself, it made it alot easier getting those 3 out. It was the "Oh Sh*t, careful, don't scratch the hood" feeling when I was putting it all back together.
Never surrender your cars soul to a fancy lookin' plug.
*cough, bosch, cough*