Ignition Coil And Spark Plug Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Gr-Fe Ignition. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE SPARK PLUG

Ignition Coil And Spark Plug -- Removal



1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Detach the 3 clips and remove the V-bank cover.



2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  1. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 screw, 10 clips and under cover.



4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

  1. Remove the radiator reservoir cap.

    CAUTION:
    Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


  1. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.


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5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.

  1. Disconnect the VSV (air intake control) connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps and 2 vacuum hoses.

  1. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.

  1. Loosen the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp.

  1. Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.

  1. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.



6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle body.

  1. Disconnect the vapor feed hose.

  1. Disconnect the throttle body connector and clamp.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose and vacuum hose.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and throttle body bracket.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 surge tank stay.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and surge tank.

  1. Remove the gasket from the surge tank.



7. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness brackets.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the 6 ignition coil connectors.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 6 bolts and 6 ignition coils.



8. REMOVE SPARK PLUG


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 6 spark plugs.