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Ignition Coil And Spark Plug: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  11. REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  12. REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU BRACKET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  13. REMOVE BATTERY 
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Clamp
    GTY269176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
    2. Disconnect the battery cable clamp.
    3. Remove the nut, battery clamp and No. 2 battery clamp bolt.
    4. Remove the battery insulator.
    5. Remove the battery.
  14. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and battery tray.
      Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray Bolts
      GTY269814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Remove the No. 1 relay block cover.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the engine wire from the No. 1 relay block.
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Relay Block Engine Wire With Clamps
      GTY288424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the 2 clamps.
  16. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE (for AWD)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 51
  17. REMOVE NO. 5 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 5 engine cover.
      Fig 4: Identifying No. 5 Engine Cover Nuts
      GTY271336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE NO. 6 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 6 engine cover.
      Fig 5: Identifying No. 6 Engine Cover Nuts
      GTY271548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 8 ignition coil connectors.
      Fig 6: Identifying Ignition Coil Connectors With Bolts
      GTY288246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 8 bolts.
    3. Using a screwdriver, pry up each spark plug tube gasket at the cutouts to remove the 8 ignition coils together with the 8 spark plug tube gaskets.
      Fig 7: Prying Up On Each Spark Plug Tube Gasket
      GTY285806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      NOTE: Do not damage the cylinder head cover when removing the spark plug tube gasket.
  20. REMOVE SPARK PLUG 
    1. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 8 spark plugs.
      Fig 8: Identifying Spark Plugs
      GTY101167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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