2006-2012 Toyota Rav4 3.5 V6 Spark Plug Replacement

[@IlllIIlIllIIlIlllIIIllI]

Just wanted to update my last comment that I got all the spark plugs replaced using this method, it’s very doable but def takes patience and time without power tools. Cylinder 5 was by far the hardest, I had to move a hose and use a cheater bar because the spark plug was so stiff. I don’t think the original owner’s mechanics ever replaced it, it didn’t match the brand of the 5 other plugs and was the only cylinder giving me errors. I went ahead and put in all new ignition coils in the rear and kept the old as spares if the front coils ever go. Thanks again, this video is an excellent walkthrough. 2009 RAV4 is running smooth at 212k miles.

[@muvfast]

I've done this job twice, and i must say I'm very impressed that you did not remove at least the wiper tray, also genetics help, you must be pretty tall to be able to stand over the engine and have that reach in the back... GREAT JOB SIR!!!

[@rbutter9200]

Did tonight, pretty tight back there! Didn't have a flex head ratchet and things still worked out... fought forever trying to pull clip off the middle rear coil, skipped it and finished other 5 plugs. Went back and realized i could pull the coil without even disconnecting it! Made me wonder why i had bothered on the other 5, risking breaking the clips! There was enough wire on the harness to leave the middle rear connected, i assume others would be the same. Thanks again for video

[@Horsekick9times]

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. I have a hard time getting the coil unplugged, but found out you dont have to unplug them. Just take out the bolt and pull your coil out. The last right coil may need some force to pull it out but its doable without harming the wires connected to it. For those that have hard time unplugging, you dont have too. Car work and running with zero issues. Your hands will be your eyes 70% of the time.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

This was a pain in the butt on my 2007 Camry. Luckily you only have to do it once every 120K miles. Eventhough all the coils were working finel, I decided to replace the 3 in the back with new OEM coils. I didn't want to do this again anytime soon. After 120K miles plugs didn't look too bad. Iridium is the way to go.

[@rbutter9200]

Amazing, thanks for all the insight and tips. Saved me ripping off the intake. Cheers

[@jg-tf1rt]

Great job..the X-ray effect may come in handy for some procedures! Thanks for the “Insight”!

[@IlllIIlIllIIlIlllIIIllI]

Excellent video and very helpful. I'm about to replace the 3 rear coils and all 6 sparkplugs on my 2009 this weekend. Thanks!

[@automotiveinsight]

Thank you. Good luck!

[@DavidLyman-n6p]

Great job

[@oudonsysithoummachanthoump9204]

Excellent video and very informative.. I was told that I have a bad engine coil, But how can you tell if the coil is bad by Visually looking at it and how to replace it .. Thank you

[@automotiveinsight]

You can’t look at it and tell. There several ways to test them. You can swap them around to see if the cylinder misfire changes to a different cylinder, or you can use an oscilloscope.

[@oudonsysithoummachanthoump9204]

thanks again for the informational video@@automotiveinsight

[@fgmmusic]

It’s very difficult to work, mostly out of sight, behind the engine. I had a very difficult time with the rear coil connectors. A little shot of WD40 on top allowed me to pinch the tab from the back with needle nose pliers and pull.

[@MrScoobieman]

What condition were the old plugs in?

[@marcelomendoza9588]

Did u unplug battery or not ?