How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_) Toyota Rav4 II
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How to change spark plugs on Toyota RAV4 II – replacement guide

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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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Published on: 12/08/2022
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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
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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
    Changing of Spark Plug on Toyota Rav4 II 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    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
    Changing of Spark Plug on Toyota Rav4 II 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Install the fastening bolts.
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