When to replace the Spark Plug on your TOYOTA RAV4
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 (ACA26) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on TOYOTA RAV4 II [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) and other TOYOTA models
Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 II. 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
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 II. 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 RAV4 II. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 4
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 7
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the air filter housing bracket.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the ignition coils.
  13. Step 14
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  16. Step 17
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  18. Step 19
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  20. 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.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  22. 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 RAV4 II. 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.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells.
  24. Step 25
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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