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Ignition Coil And Spark Plug: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  4
  7. REMOVE BATTERY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.
      Fig 1: Identifying Clamps
      GTY149177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
    3. Remove the nut and the battery clamp.
    4. Remove the battery insulator.
    5. Remove the battery.
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 BATTERY TRAY SUPPORT 
  9. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  10. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and battery tray.
      Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray And Bolts
      GTY149054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and nut and separate the No. 7 engine room relay block.
      Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolts
      GTY149055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness clamp bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolts
      GTY142940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the wire harness clamp from the wire harness clamp bracket.
  12. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 8 ignition coil connectors.
    2. Remove the 8 bolts and 8 ignition coils.
      Fig 5: Locating Ignition Coils, Connectors, & Bolts
      GTY120890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the ignition coils when removing them.

  13. REMOVE SPARK PLUG 
    1. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 8 spark plugs.
      Fig 6: Removing/Installing Spark Plugs
      GTY101167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002