Time to do this job on my 2010 Venza with 118,000 miles and would have never found that rear left (facing engine compartment) bolt! Thanks SOOO much for your video, it saved me a lot of time and trouble! That one bolt was a PITA. I used an arm guard from my compound bow to keep from getting my arm beat up. It finally required a long handled socket wrench and flex knuckle to break that thing loose. Toyota shop said this was a 4 hour job and wanted $1100, your video helped me complete it on my own in 3.5 hours for $350 in parts. Thank you!
That's Fantastic to hear..did you leave that bolt off like I did?..it was not going back in because that bracket was moved and it's a pita to line that up blind...
@@alyoungcuda I just replaced the three plugs and coils for the bank 1, also the bank 1 o2 sensor 1 (upstream) . I couldn't see the o2 sensor but had to feel and place the o2 socket over it. The worst part was getting the wire plug apart. Sprayed the sensor liberally with PB blaster. It took a cheater bar and a pipe to break it free. I also sprayed in the plug holes with PB so I wouldn't break the plugs. They were all tight as hell. Definitely went back with antiseize. Luckily I had several 3/8 drive swivel adapters and short extensions for the plug holes. Had to dig out some of the extensions in the holes with a sturdy piece of wire . Pita! I took various pictures during the process which helped a lot. Strange thing is the two hoses that are located under the throttle body are coolant hoses, as I found out, so I moved it to the side. Great video! BTW. I just wanted to share a little insight on my v6 . 🤪
That was very helpful. It saved me a lot of time. I couldn’t break the bolt on the passenger side free, so I went after the bolt on the other end of the same bracket. Still hard to get to, but it worked. You’ve got to have thin arms to do it. I took pics as went, so I could put the hoses and connectors back correctly. Thanks for the video
Great video. I really appreciate you sharing. I am at the point where I don't trust the parts changers at the typical dealership to put things back together correctly any more so looks like I am going to dive in and do it.
It took me 4 hours. Most of the time was fighting the back two plenum bolts and brackets. I had to loosen the brackets on both sides to get them to line up and the bolts started. I think the bottom bolt on the left would have been easier to remove and put back. But either way your video was a huge blessing. And it runs great with no left over parts!
Thanks for this video, as it has convinced me to cross off the V-6 Venza from my list of cars to buy. The Lexus RX350 is even WORSE, by the way, requiring the removal of the wipers and wiper motor and other parts to get at the back spark plugs. I will not reward such idiotic engineering by buying any vehicle that is a nightmare to do basic servicing on. Looks like it's got to be a four-banger for me. I can change my Nissan 2.5-litre's plugs in 10 minutes - without even disconnecting the coils from the wiring harness.
I found a great trick on how to install the passenger side bolt on. What I did was take some hot glue, and gluedthe bottom of the bolt onto the intake plenum, just a little to hold it in place. Then I lined it up, and I was able to tighten the bolt. Now there will be some hot glue inside the screw hole but I don't think that matters.
wow so glad I saw this video I'm sure the previous owner did not change those. I will have to do this soon doesn't look like fun hate it when they put shit in the backside of the engine compartment, no other way though engine is sitting sideways from what I'm used to for older American cars!
One solution is to make a Stud from an 8mm Bolt to use on the PS of the Plenum. Pretty easy to guide the stud through the bracket.Once in place its a piece of cake to thread a nut onto the stud and tighten.
Thanks for this video and tips! I didn’t think about getting the replacement gaskets. Good idea about re-checking vacuum hoses. Question: Why not remove the wiper cowl to give you access?
Is the pcv valve on top of this engine. Looks like that might be an easy removal and replacement. Apologies fir asking about this on your spark plugs tutorial. That is a very helpful video. Looks like there’s a lot to do. I’m going to watch this several times. Especially on the throttle body cleaning. Great descriptions. What are the torque specs for the spark plugs? I’ve got a 2012 camry se v6. Could this also be applied to changing spark plugs on the camry se?
14 ft lbs for the torque on the spark plugs and yes the pcv is right there..they very rarely clog up nowadays, you can spin it off and shoot some brake cleaner or carburetor cleaner in it and shake it..it should rattle freely...and your V6 will vary slightly but the premise is there...
@@alyoungcuda i called quite a few toyota dealerships & they didn't know the torque spec for pcv valve. Your video gave an excellent indication that it's right under the plastic cover. I removed the cover and voila, there it was. I'm going to do the spark plugs soon. I'll need to get the throttle body gasket and the plenum gaskets. I could clean the throttle body while changing the spark plugs. Toyota wanted a separate cost for both the throttle body clean and sparks as well as mass air flow sensor clean and pcv valve. I won't say the price BUT I'll share about 900 reasons why I won't let them do that service.!!!
@@josephgarcia3767 I wouldn't worry about a torque spec on the pcv,you can use the German specs..Good n tight...dealership will charge you to remove and replace every part even thou those parts have to be removed for the spark plug replacement.
@@alyoungcuda I've got an 09 Toyota Camry v6 and it's the same setup but the cowl can be removed I just didn't know if that would be easier then having to replace gaskets
Its gonna be a little different on the older models but the concept is the same..you should always try to put the 12mm bolts back on..at least the easy 12mm bolt because it supports the back end of the plenum
Did you need a special wrench to get spark plugs out of cylinder head? Was not shown and I have never changed a spark plug on newer cars as of yet. The way this looks maybe never. Might have to pay the man.🤔👍
Thanks for your video of the Venza V6 spark plug replacement Al. I've watched several other similar Toyota V6 model vids prior to locating yours, and am sure glad to see how you removed the rear pass side plenum bolt. I figured there would be minimal leverage, and so utilizing the large screw driver for leverage is a nice add. I'll pick up or order the gaskets this weekend, as I just received the six OEM plugs ($36.xx on line) yesterday. My wonderful 09' Venza has reached 115K trouble free miles and it's due for some TLC. I installed a CAI and K&N filter at 30K miles, so removing that part from the throttle body will be easy, The tough part will be maneuvering my XL left hand around the backside to remove that 12mm bolt. How did you pry the rear coils up ? Same screw driver? I'll video my work in case I find my memory failing me on the re install.Thanks again!!
Rear coils come out just as easily as the fronts but those clips are a pain..I used a wire tie to secure the front one that broke off..We love this Venza..I heard they stopped making them because it was competition for the Lexus 330 suv..
10:00 You don't have to remove the top screw, it's much easier to remove the bottom one and use the cutting trick as shown in this video ua-cam.com/video/urKkKH7tR24/v-deo.html
That is on a sienna, totally different plenum.try that on your Venza and see if you can get in there..besides, now you added another job to hack up a bracket.. besides removing 1 bolt..mine was 1 bolt and done, this guy is 1 bolt and let's whip out a tool and cut this bracket..No Thanks but We will leave that to the Viewers to choose...Venzas have more of a over hang over the Engine.
Yes, that's in Siennas and Highlanders where some mechanics recommend removing the cowell, but you're gonna remove that bottom screw anyway to get to coil #1. Thank you sir for the video.👍
@@alyoungcuda It did! It saved me a lot of time. Because I did not know where those bolts were behind the intake manifold. That would have taken me 2 hours to find those little bolts back there. LOL!
@@alyoungcuda no. LOL! I think my back can a attest to that, being bent over for a little bit of a longer time, getting that both back in. LOL! Plus I just wanted to make sure the upper intake manifold gaskets were seated very well to the lower intake manifold.
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Excellent video. Very thorough and patient explanation. Now I know why the shop’s quote is higher than expected. No bs on this. Thanks
Its mostly all labor..and of course the hourly rate is all different..thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching too...
Time to do this job on my 2010 Venza with 118,000 miles and would have never found that rear left (facing engine compartment) bolt! Thanks SOOO much for your video, it saved me a lot of time and trouble! That one bolt was a PITA. I used an arm guard from my compound bow to keep from getting my arm beat up. It finally required a long handled socket wrench and flex knuckle to break that thing loose. Toyota shop said this was a 4 hour job and wanted $1100, your video helped me complete it on my own in 3.5 hours for $350 in parts. Thank you!
That's Fantastic to hear..did you leave that bolt off like I did?..it was not going back in because that bracket was moved and it's a pita to line that up blind...
@@alyoungcuda I just replaced the three plugs and coils for the bank 1, also the bank 1 o2 sensor 1 (upstream) . I couldn't see the o2 sensor but had to feel and place the o2 socket over it. The worst part was getting the wire plug apart. Sprayed the sensor liberally with PB blaster. It took a cheater bar and a pipe to break it free. I also sprayed in the plug holes with PB so I wouldn't break the plugs. They were all tight as hell. Definitely went back with antiseize. Luckily I had several 3/8 drive swivel adapters and short extensions for the plug holes. Had to dig out some of the extensions in the holes with a sturdy piece of wire . Pita! I took various pictures during the process which helped a lot. Strange thing is the two hoses that are located under the throttle body are coolant hoses, as I found out, so I moved it to the side. Great video! BTW. I just wanted to share a little insight on my v6 . 🤪
Just finished this job. Took me about 2 hours first try. Having proper tools helps alot.
That's good time..double check everything that was removed and reinstalled correctly and your 👍
That was very helpful. It saved me a lot of time. I couldn’t break the bolt on the passenger side free, so I went after the bolt on the other end of the same bracket. Still hard to get to, but it worked. You’ve got to have thin arms to do it. I took pics as went, so I could put the hoses and connectors back correctly. Thanks for the video
Glad it worked out for you.
Thin arms for sure..
You're awesome for posting this. That bolt on the passenger side was my bane for an hour. Great video!
Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching too. And that bolt...😆
One of the best instructional videos I've seen. Thank you!!
thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching too...
Great video. I really appreciate you sharing. I am at the point where I don't trust the parts changers at the typical dealership to put things back together correctly any more so looks like I am going to dive in and do it.
If you don't have any left over hardware and parts, you did a good job...good luck on yours and thanks for watching too...
It took me 4 hours. Most of the time was fighting the back two plenum bolts and brackets. I had to loosen the brackets on both sides to get them to line up and the bolts started. I think the bottom bolt on the left would have been easier to remove and put back. But either way your video was a huge blessing.
And it runs great with no left over parts!
@@davidjackson2846 that's awesome and thanks for watching too
Instead of removing the hard angle bolt in back. Remove the bracket bolt thats up and down instead. Leave bracket on plenum.
Thanks for this video, as it has convinced me to cross off the V-6 Venza from my list of cars to buy. The Lexus RX350 is even WORSE, by the way, requiring the removal of the wipers and wiper motor and other parts to get at the back spark plugs. I will not reward such idiotic engineering by buying any vehicle that is a nightmare to do basic servicing on.
Looks like it's got to be a four-banger for me. I can change my Nissan 2.5-litre's plugs in 10 minutes - without even disconnecting the coils from the wiring harness.
@@barrystewart3950 Venza is a low cost Lexus 350..same drivetrain..becareful of 4 cyl nissans...
I found a great trick on how to install the passenger side bolt on. What I did was take some hot glue, and gluedthe bottom of the bolt onto the intake plenum, just a little to hold it in place. Then I lined it up, and I was able to tighten the bolt. Now there will be some hot glue inside the screw hole but I don't think that matters.
Good tip...
wow so glad I saw this video I'm sure the previous owner did not change those. I will have to do this soon doesn't look like fun hate it when they put shit in the backside of the engine compartment, no other way though engine is sitting sideways from what I'm used to for older American cars!
It's not a bad job, just take your time and remember everything that you removed to reinstall back later and Thanks for watching...
Thank you excellent video I did my Toyota venza today 28/05/2020 same like you did 💪💪💪
Cool
One solution is to make a Stud from an 8mm Bolt to use on the PS of the Plenum. Pretty easy to guide the stud through the bracket.Once in place its a piece of cake to thread a nut onto the stud and tighten.
Thanks for this video and tips! I didn’t think about getting the replacement gaskets. Good idea about re-checking vacuum hoses. Question: Why not remove the wiper cowl to give you access?
That's just more things to remove and possibly break..lol
Is the pcv valve on top of this engine. Looks like that might be an easy removal and replacement. Apologies fir asking about this on your spark plugs tutorial. That is a very helpful video. Looks like there’s a lot to do. I’m going to watch this several times. Especially on the throttle body cleaning. Great descriptions. What are the torque specs for the spark plugs? I’ve got a 2012 camry se v6. Could this also be applied to changing spark plugs on the camry se?
14 ft lbs for the torque on the spark plugs and yes the pcv is right there..they very rarely clog up nowadays, you can spin it off and shoot some brake cleaner or carburetor cleaner in it and shake it..it should rattle freely...and your V6 will vary slightly but the premise is there...
@@alyoungcuda i called quite a few toyota dealerships & they didn't know the torque spec for pcv valve. Your video gave an excellent indication that it's right under the plastic cover. I removed the cover and voila, there it was. I'm going to do the spark plugs soon. I'll need to get the throttle body gasket and the plenum gaskets. I could clean the throttle body while changing the spark plugs. Toyota wanted a separate cost for both the throttle body clean and sparks as well as mass air flow sensor clean and pcv valve. I won't say the price BUT I'll share about 900 reasons why I won't let them do that service.!!!
@@josephgarcia3767 I wouldn't worry about a torque spec on the pcv,you can use the German specs..Good n tight...dealership will charge you to remove and replace every part even thou those parts have to be removed for the spark plug replacement.
If you remove the cowl the rear bolts are easily removed and installed.
Is it possible to just remove the whole cowl assembly and reach back there to change them
Don't think the cowl is removable on a 2012 Venza.
@@alyoungcuda I've got an 09 Toyota Camry v6 and it's the same setup but the cowl can be removed I just didn't know if that would be easier then having to replace gaskets
The manifold has to come off because it lays over the rear coils..
How much time to complete that job?
For a 1st timer, give yourself about 4 hours and buy all the parts before hand.
Thank you so much 👍🏻
Thanks for watching...
I did mine today it was not easy take me three hours and thank you for the videos man help me out Nest I’m going to replace the coil..👍🏻✌️
@@pablolopez-sr5cb 3 hours is a good time
Is this the same as 05 Sienna? And is it okay not to return those two 12 mm bolt in the back.
Its gonna be a little different on the older models but the concept is the same..you should always try to put the 12mm bolts back on..at least the easy 12mm bolt because it supports the back end of the plenum
You don't have to remove the bottom one. Better to remove the top one as shown in this video
ua-cam.com/video/urKkKH7tR24/v-deo.html
Great video, thank you.
Thanks for watching
Did you need a special wrench to get spark plugs out of cylinder head? Was not shown and I have never changed a spark plug on newer cars as of yet. The way this looks maybe never. Might have to pay the man.🤔👍
no special wrench..just an extension to reach down, you can practice on the ones in the front before you tackle the rears
Thank you
Thanks for watching...
Good video. Easier to just trade in the car.
Easier but not Cheaper..lol
Oh 2GR-FE.. thats my camry engine.
Whats avg mileage of your car?
21mpg
Thanks for your video of the Venza V6 spark plug replacement Al. I've watched several other similar Toyota V6 model vids prior to locating yours, and am sure glad to see how you removed the rear pass side plenum bolt. I figured there would be minimal leverage, and so utilizing the large screw driver for leverage is a nice add. I'll pick up or order the gaskets this weekend, as I just received the six OEM plugs ($36.xx on line) yesterday. My wonderful 09' Venza has reached 115K trouble free miles and it's due for some TLC. I installed a CAI and K&N filter at 30K miles, so removing that part from the throttle body will be easy, The tough part will be maneuvering my XL left hand around the backside to remove that 12mm bolt. How did you pry the rear coils up ? Same screw driver? I'll video my work in case I find my memory failing me on the re install.Thanks again!!
Rear coils come out just as easily as the fronts but those clips are a pain..I used a wire tie to secure the front one that broke off..We love this Venza..I heard they stopped making them because it was competition for the Lexus 330 suv..
thank you for this video. great job.
Hope it worked out for you too
Thank you sir!
Your welcome..
Hard ass job
It really wasn't that bad..it looks worst for sure...
10:00 You don't have to remove the top screw, it's much easier to remove the bottom one and use the cutting trick as shown in this video
ua-cam.com/video/urKkKH7tR24/v-deo.html
That is on a sienna, totally different plenum.try that on your Venza and see if you can get in there..besides, now you added another job to hack up a bracket.. besides removing 1 bolt..mine was 1 bolt and done, this guy is 1 bolt and let's whip out a tool and cut this bracket..No Thanks but We will leave that to the Viewers to choose...Venzas have more of a over hang over the Engine.
Yes, that's in Siennas and Highlanders where some mechanics recommend removing the cowell, but you're gonna remove that bottom screw anyway to get to coil #1. Thank you sir for the video.👍
Excellent!! Thank you!!
Hope it worked out for you
@@alyoungcuda It did! It saved me a lot of time. Because I did not know where those bolts were behind the intake manifold. That would have taken me 2 hours to find those little bolts back there. LOL!
@@MrEdb1969 the one in the back was a pain..did you leave it out like I did ...
@@alyoungcuda no. LOL! I think my back can a attest to that, being bent over for a little bit of a longer time, getting that both back in. LOL! Plus I just wanted to make sure the upper intake manifold gaskets were seated very well to the lower intake manifold.
You need push in pin plier for that connector..
They make a specific plier for that now?
No.. just buy it from harbor frieght.www.harborfreight.com/push-pin-pliers-63700.html
This will help you out alot. Goodluck..
Dude thank you.
Thanks for watching...
What I do is elongate the hole in that bracket and put the bolt in the intake and slide the intake down the modified bracket Makes is simple
Good idea, but the bracket had to come off in order to cut the bracket hole, there is no room to get a tool in there.
It was easier to do my 2018 Ram Hemi V8 spark plugs (16 plugs total )than my 2013 Venza v6
Oh yes definitely...thanks for watching...