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On-Vehicle Inspection

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in this section mean the temperature of the coils themselves. "Cold" is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and "Hot" is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F). 
  1. INSPECT IGNITION COIL (WITH IGNITER) AND SPARK TEST 
    1. Check for DTCs.
      NOTE: If DTC is present, perform a troubleshooting in accordance with a procedure for that DTC. 
    2. Check that spark occurs.
      1. Remove the intake air surge tank. (See REPLACEMENT )
      2. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
      3. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
      4. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil (with igniter) and connect the ignition coil connectors.
      5. Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.
      6. Ground the spark plugs.
      7. Check if spark occurs at each spark plug while engine is being cranked.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to ground the spark plug when checking. 
      • Replace the ignition coil if it is given physical impact. 
      • Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds. 

      If the sparks do not occur, do the following test:

      Fig 1: Disconnecting Injector Connectors
      G00902270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

      Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

    4. Install the ignition coil with igniter.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

    5. Install the intake air surge tank. (See REPLACEMENT )