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Ignition Coil And Spark Plug: Installation

  1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG 
    1. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the 8 spark plugs.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Installing Spark Plugs
      G04943804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Perform a visual inspection of the spark plug tube gasket.

      Standard 

      AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERRENCE CHART

      Area Specified condition
      Upper surface No scratches or deformation
      Outer lip No scratches or deformation
      Inner lip No scratches
      Fig 2: Identifying Upper Surface Of Spark Plug Tube Gasket
      G04943672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the result is not as specified, replace the spark plug tube gasket.

    2. Slide the spark plug tube gasket onto the ignition coil as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Sliding Spark Plug Tube Gasket Onto Ignition Coil
      G04943807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. After installing the spark plug tube gasket, firmly insert the ignition coil as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Coil
      G04943808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the 8 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    5. Connect the 8 ignition coil connectors.
      Fig 5: Locating Ignition Coil Connectors With Bolts
      G04943802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 6 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Install the No. 6 engine cover with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Locating No. 6 Engine Cover Nuts
      G06196547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL NO. 5 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Install the No. 5 engine cover with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating No. 5 Engine Cover Nuts
      G06196546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE (for AWD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Install the engine wire to the No. 1 relay block with the nut.

      Torque: 13 N*m (127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the 2 clamps.
    3. Install the No. 1 relay block cover.
      Fig 8: Locating No. 1 Relay Block Engine Wire With Clamps
      G06196545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL BATTERY TRAY 
    1. Install the battery tray with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 47 in.*lbf) 

  8. INSTALL BATTERY 
    1. Install the battery.
    2. Install the battery insulator.
      Fig 9: Locating Battery Tray Bolts
      G04943801Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the battery clamp with the nut.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 47 in.*lbf) 

    4. Connect the battery cable clamp.
    5. Connect the cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 47 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Locating Battery Cable Clamp With Nut
      G04943800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL SKID CONTROL ECU BRACKET  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL SKID CONTROL ECU  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  20. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )