When to replace the Spark Plug on your TOYOTA PRIUS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA PRIUS Hatchback (NHW20_) 1.5 Hybrid (NHW20_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on TOYOTA PRIUS 2 (NHW20)  [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for PRIUS Hatchback (NHW20_) and other TOYOTA models
Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota Prius 2. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 14
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Clip removal tool
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota Prius 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota Prius 2. Take the following 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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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the wiper arms.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wiper arm covers. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 6
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    Treat the fasteners of the windscreen wiper linkage. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the windscreen wiper connector.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper linkage panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the fuse box. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the panel assembled with the windscreen wiper linkage.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the ignition coils.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC recommends:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  14. Step 14
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  17. Step 17
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  19. Step 19
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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 Prius 2. Professionals recommend:
    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.
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