How to remove intake manifold plug without removing intake manifold?
The boot on the lower end of the coil tube will flex a bit to gain clearance as you turn it sideways. This is the hardest coil to pull but it can be done. 10mm gear wrench. Slide socket with extensions down onto plug between firewall and cylinder head. Unscrew plug and withdraw. (Same socket rig as driver side.) Replace plug. Re-install coil pack.
How to remove intake manifold from Toyota Prius?
Once the hose is off the PCV, twist and pull the hose towards the fender to remove it fully. Vice grips for spring clamp ears. Long screwdriver to pry with. You need to disconnect the electrical connector from the coil pack (only this one). Tap the connector to loosen accumulated dirt and grit.
Where are the coil plugs on a Toyota?
Working from the front of the car, access the coil pack from under the throttle body. This is why you removed the cruise control cable and bracket and adorned your forearm with tape. The underside of the throttle body has rough edges, careful. Using a light you can see the coil retaining bolt clearly below the throttle body.
The boot on the lower end of the coil tube will flex a bit to gain clearance as you turn it sideways. This is the hardest coil to pull but it can be done. 10mm gear wrench. Slide socket with extensions down onto plug between firewall and cylinder head. Unscrew plug and withdraw. (Same socket rig as driver side.) Replace plug. Re-install coil pack.
What kind of gasket do you need for an intake manifold?
Intake Manifold Gasket (upper plenum to lower plenum) (Part #14033-30P02). Required. This is a paper gasket that is destroyed upon removal and must be replaced. OEM Nissan is recommended (and is very cheap). Balance tube O-ring set (if they haven’t been replaced yet). 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 12mm (deep) sockets. Ratcheting driver for sockets.
Once the hose is off the PCV, twist and pull the hose towards the fender to remove it fully. Vice grips for spring clamp ears. Long screwdriver to pry with. You need to disconnect the electrical connector from the coil pack (only this one). Tap the connector to loosen accumulated dirt and grit.
Working from the front of the car, access the coil pack from under the throttle body. This is why you removed the cruise control cable and bracket and adorned your forearm with tape. The underside of the throttle body has rough edges, careful. Using a light you can see the coil retaining bolt clearly below the throttle body.