Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_) 1.8 (ZZE122) … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for COROLLA Estate (_E12J_, _E12T_) and other TOYOTA models

Spark plug

Spark plug for Corolla IX Station Wagon (E120) Petrol (136 hp)

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:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
Step 5

Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
Step 8

Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 9

Move the air filter housing aside.

Step 10

Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter housing bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 12

Remove the air filter housing bracket.
Step 13

Clean the ignition coils.
Step 14

Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
Step 15

Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 17

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.
Step 18

Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
Step 19

Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Take out the spark plugs.
Step 21

Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
Step 22

Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
Step 23

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.
Step 24

Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells.
Step 25

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 26

Tighten the ignition coil fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 27

Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
Step 28

Plug in the connectors of the ignition coils.
Step 29

Install the air filter housing bracket.
Step 30

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 31

Tighten the fasteners of the air filter housing bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 32

Install the air filter housing.
Step 33

Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 34

Connect the air intake pipe to the air filter housing.
Step 35

Screw the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Screw in the fasteners of the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37

Connect the air intake pipe to the air filter housing.
Step 38

Screw the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 39

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 40

Shut off the engine.

Step 41

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 42

Close the hood.

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