Where are the spark plugs on a Toyota Highlander?
In order to check or change the three spark plugs on the back side of the engine, you’ll need some extension bars and also a universal swivel joint. Be sure to allow the engine to cool off before working on the rear of the engine. The front three ignition coils and spark plugs are very easy to access.
How do you change the ignition coil in a Toyota Tundra?
If you need to install a new ignition coil, just slide it down into the spark plug hole. You should feel a click as it snaps onto the spark plug. Reattach and tighten the bolt. Then reconnect the electrical plug. That’s it. Now you just have to repeat these steps for the other spark plugs and coils.
When to replace the spark plugs on a Toyota?
Pulling the spark plugs will make it obvious if replacement is needed — damage on the plugs is usually very obvious. When you’re ready to replace your spark plugs at the regular interval, or if they have become damaged, start your search here for high-quality Toyota replacement plugs.
How do you remove spark plug from Toyota Tundra?
Remove the ignition coil. Before you remove the spark plug, make sure there is no dirt or crud in the hole. If anything fell down there, it’s going to fall into the cylinder as soon as you try removing the spark plug. The best way to get rid of it is to blow it out with compressed air.
How to change spark plugs on Toyota Highlander?
I recently replaced the spark plugs in my ’04 3MZ-FE 3.3L V-6 Highlander. Here is how I did it along with some photos. Notes: I disconnected the battery before beginning. I used Denso iridium plugs SK20R11. They were installed with anti-seize compound on threads and torqued to 222 in. lbs. (18.5Ft. Lbs.).
Pulling the spark plugs will make it obvious if replacement is needed — damage on the plugs is usually very obvious. When you’re ready to replace your spark plugs at the regular interval, or if they have become damaged, start your search here for high-quality Toyota replacement plugs.
What’s the best way to replace a spark plug?
Basic rule of thumb (and it is also what NGK suggests), is to fully hand tighten the new plug in (to make sure its properly seated and prevent cross threading), then use a socket wrench to turn/tighten the plug an additional 1/3-1/2 turn. That was enough to get it pretty snug without over tightening it.
What’s the torque on a Toyota spark plug?
OEM torque for the spark plug is 13 ftlb of force. Unfortunatly I don’t have a torque wrench that will handle that low of a torque.