Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 III. Tip from AUTODOC:
The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 III. Take the following steps:
Step 1
Open the hood.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Remove the engine cover.
Step 5
Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
Step 6
Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 7
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 8
Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 III. Tip:
Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
Step 9
Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
Step 10
Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11
Take out the spark plugs.
Step 12
Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs. Treat the surface of the terminals of the new spark plugs. Use high-temperature grease.
Step 13
Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
Step 14
Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 III. 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.
Step 15
Install the ignition coils to the spark plug wells. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 III. Follow the installation steps.
Step 16
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 17
Tighten the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 nm torque.
Step 18
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 19
Plug in the connectors of the ignition coils. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
Step 20
Install the engine cover and secure it.
Step 21
Screw in the engine cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.Replacement: spark plugs – Toyota RAV4 III. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.
Step 22
Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 23
Shut off the engine.
Step 24
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 25
Close the hood.
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