How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 1.6 VVT-i (ZZE121_) Toyota Corolla e12 Estate
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How to change spark plugs on TOYOTA COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your TOYOTA COROLLA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_). Tools you need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  7. Step 9
    Move the air filter housing aside.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter housing bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the air filter housing bracket.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the ignition coils.
  11. Step 14
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 17
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_). Tip:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  18. Step 21
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  19. Step 22
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  20. Step 23
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 19 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.Lower the spark plugs into the wells carefully, making sure not to damage the electrode gap.
  21. Step 24
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    Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells.
  22. Step 25
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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