When to replace the Spark Plug on your TOYOTA COROLLA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_) 1.6 (AE111_), TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_) 1.6 Aut. (AE111_), TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_) 1.4 (EE111_), TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_) 1.4 (ZZE111_), TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_) 1.6 (ZZE112_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_). List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  2. Step 4
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Take off the filter lid.
  4. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the ignition coils.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the wiring harness bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the oil dipstick.
  9. Step 11
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    Move the wiring harness bracket aside.
  10. Step 12
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    Insert the oil dipstick.
  11. Step 13
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 16
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_). Professionals recommend:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  16. Step 18
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 19
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  18. Step 20
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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 21
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the spark plugs into the wells carefully, making sure not to damage the electrode gap.
  20. Step 22
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – TOYOTA COROLLA Liftback (_E11_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  21. Step 23
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    Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells.
  22. Step 24
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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