exelent video thanks I can't say enough about how good the descriptions of each step was. thanks for mentioning the size of each tool and bolt thank you so much for this video !
I just successfully replaced the spark plugs on my 2006 Toyota High hybrid following this video. Took about 5 hours, and I can't say enough about how good the descriptions of each step was. I'm no professional mechanic, but was still able to get through the job without problems. THANKS!
The local Toyota dealer gave me a quote of over $900 to change the spark plugs. It took me 5 hours, but i'm slow and have primitive tools. Very helpful video.
One suggestion. Let people know that those back bolts are a bear unless they have tools like yours. I did it with a metric wrench and my hands show it. Very little clearance and putting everything back together is a very patient process. Other than that, outstanding. Total time was around 4-5 hours.
Thank you so much for this video! My highlander hybrid v6 has over 213k miles and cylinder #6 is misfiring. I was able to do total tune up thanks to you.
Thanks so much. Great step-by-step video. The little here and there "tips" are nice. Can't understand why "a plenum" has to come off in order to change the plugs. Price of progress I guess.
and true on the other comments, you guys need to make sure you have a long 12mm or something to get those back bolts. So far the worst part of this job. I was able to break the right one free with a standard 12mm wrench, then sliding a pipe down on to the end, then hitting the pipe with a hammer...but praise God it eventually went free.
Focus on what he said at 21.56 , idle relearning. Make sure you do that everytime you disconnect the 12v battery, otherwise ICE will run more often than required and MPG will take a hit.
I have looked up idle relearning for this model, and there isn't really anything definitive. In fact, some claim it is a myth and that the car would relearn on its own under normal driving. What there is are varying instructions on disconnecting both battery cable for 5-30 minutes, then reconnecting them and letting the car idle by itself for a period of time.
Hi, Great video! Question: At 9:40 you go behind the throttle body to remove a 12mm something. I've been following this video step by step, as this is the same make & Mmodel as mine. When I got to this point (removing the 12mm behind the throttle body), I got stuck. I couldn't reach it, or get a good drip on it. I ended up rounding off the head of the nut/bolt (Whatever is back there). Now I'm completely stuck. It's very hard to get to. What should I use to get this frozen stripped bolt out? I've sprayed it with WD40 and PB Blaster. It seems to be the only thing holding the maifold on, and I can't get this one out. Any advice? - I should mention, I bought this 2007 Highlander back in November '23 w/ 249K miles on it. It now has (as of May, 2024) 265K miles on it, and I don't think the rear plugs have EVER been changed! I got a P0303 code (Cylinder 3 misfiring) last night, and had the car towed home.
Dude, I was gonna go look at a 2007 hybrid today would you recommend I like doing my own work on my car so that’s why I chose the Highlander but I’m not really sure with the hybrid technology not really familiar with it
I have same type. When I start the car and put it in drive it start making a cranking noise, did diagnosis says it's the cylinder 1,3&4. Have some codes. Nobody wants to work on it except one mechanic that came and towed it yesterday, and ran diagnosis on and got some codes. He said alot of codes. Hope he can do it. With the video I see today I have hope. What is the cost for that time up?
Specifically made for it. Prevents corrosion between contact points and “seals” to prevent moisture build up. Also aids in removal next time. They won’t stick and break off when pulled. My theory at least lol.
@@overthehedge0155 thanks for the reply. I was once told a long time ago that dielectric grease can prevent electrical contact, but then I'm not a master mechanic and you are haha.
Hey man quick question, will the copper core spark plug keep the vehicle from starting? I just bought a vehicle just like this from a guy who took it to his mechanic and he got the car back not running, so I purchased it to fix and re-sell, so just wondering if that would cause any issue like that. Like the videos by the way👍🏻
Josh Robison glad you like the videos. Thanks! And no even with copper core plugs the vehicle would stil run. Maybe some randomn misfires, and if no misfires right away there would be in a shorty amount of time. The copper corr plug is actually a better electrical conductor just simply doesn’t last any where near as long. 20-30 k miles vs 100k. If it is just like this one I would hook up scanner and retrieve trouble codes. This vehicle has no starter. It uses hybrid generator to turn vehicle over. There are many things that could cause a no start with this. Trouble codes will def point you in some sort of direction.
Audeliz hey, where are you located? I’m in NY. You’re just the type of mechanic I would like working on my car... kool video keep making more and just an idea in your profile add your shop info name, address & #.
I bought 2007 Toyota highlander hybrid, after 3days the car refused to start, displaying hybrid current contactor circuit high. Two different auto mechanic have tried to fix the car but to no avail. The car is still packed at mechanic work shop. The funny part is that I have spent a lot of money in changing the contactor still nothing worked. Please how can I get help here?
@@overthehedge0155 Exellent video - thanks for showing the important details. Are the manifold bolts and spark plugs torqued dry? Do you use any oil or anti-sieze?
You can get factory service instructions from toyota (i think its called tech net?) It's like 15$ for a week of access to the full service manual. I did the thermostat and would highly recommend doing this as you have to remove the inverter to get to it. It's not too hard but pretty time consuming.
If your check engine light is on the VSC and brake light may turn on automatically If your check engine light is on the VSC and brake light may turn on automatically. If only your VSC and brake light is on it could be a number of different things you’ll have to pull trouble codes and diagnose.
exelent video thanks I can't say enough about how good the descriptions of each step was. thanks for mentioning the size of each tool and bolt thank you so much for this video !
I just successfully replaced the spark plugs on my 2006 Toyota High hybrid following this video. Took about 5 hours, and I can't say enough about how good the descriptions of each step was. I'm no professional mechanic, but was still able to get through the job without problems. THANKS!
I just wanted to say thanks. I can't imagine trying to do this job without this video.
The local Toyota dealer gave me a quote of over $900 to change the spark plugs. It took me 5 hours, but i'm slow and have primitive tools. Very helpful video.
True master mechanic! I’m taking my car to you.
Very helpful, thanks! (Still can't believe they built it this way!)
One suggestion. Let people know that those back bolts are a bear unless they have tools like yours. I did it with a metric wrench and my hands show it. Very little clearance and putting everything back together is a very patient process. Other than that, outstanding. Total time was around 4-5 hours.
Thank you so much for this video! My highlander hybrid v6 has over 213k miles and cylinder #6 is misfiring. I was able to do total tune up thanks to you.
Love the background music 🙂
Best I seen in a long time
Well it took me like six hours but thanks to this video i was able to do it perfectly.
Nice step by step video on changing out plugs. Thanks.
Thanks so much. Great step-by-step video. The little here and there "tips" are nice. Can't understand why "a plenum" has to come off in order to change the plugs. Price of progress I guess.
Good video, I just bought one of these and I'm sure I'll be doing the plugs. Thank you for taking the time, I subscribed.
Small correction, not that you don't know but for the people watching this video, the blue color gasket is a plenum gasket not intake manifold gasket.
Isn’t it the same thing?
Excellent video very informative and educational
Just got done w/ this task......Thanks so much
I would replace, or at least check (ohm out), the coils since you are there. Also, clean/replace PCV valve since 'you are there'.
Also 2008 and later Highlander hybrid is more intense
and true on the other comments, you guys need to make sure you have a long 12mm or something to get those back bolts. So far the worst part of this job.
I was able to break the right one free with a standard 12mm wrench, then sliding a pipe down on to the end, then hitting the pipe with a hammer...but praise God it eventually went free.
I stripped mine out. :-( Where would one find an extra long 12mm wrench like that?
Great, quality video. Thanks.
Focus on what he said at 21.56 , idle relearning. Make sure you do that everytime you disconnect the 12v battery, otherwise ICE will run more often than required and MPG will take a hit.
What's involved with that? Let it idle for some time?
@@motormasters7485 there is a process to do idle learning on hybrids, so the ICE knows the optimal idle speed. Google it you will find TSB for it.
I have looked up idle relearning for this model, and there isn't really anything definitive. In fact, some claim it is a myth and that the car would relearn on its own under normal driving. What there is are varying instructions on disconnecting both battery cable for 5-30 minutes, then reconnecting them and letting the car idle by itself for a period of time.
@@motormasters7485 search "TSB EG026-05".
Hi,
Great video! Question: At 9:40 you go behind the throttle body to remove a 12mm something. I've been following this video step by step, as this is the same make & Mmodel as mine. When I got to this point (removing the 12mm behind the throttle body), I got stuck. I couldn't reach it, or get a good drip on it. I ended up rounding off the head of the nut/bolt (Whatever is back there). Now I'm completely stuck. It's very hard to get to. What should I use to get this frozen stripped bolt out? I've sprayed it with WD40 and PB Blaster. It seems to be the only thing holding the maifold on, and I can't get this one out. Any advice? - I should mention, I bought this 2007 Highlander back in November '23 w/ 249K miles on it. It now has (as of May, 2024) 265K miles on it, and I don't think the rear plugs have EVER been changed! I got a P0303 code (Cylinder 3 misfiring) last night, and had the car towed home.
Fantastic video followed it, got my plugs changed in a couple hours w hand tools
Should the plugs be removed with an impact drill ? Does it matter ? I have heard recommendations to only remove plugs by hand tools - thanks!
I need to change my thermostat on the same car. I heard i need to take the intake maifold out and then I can reach my thermostat. Is that true?
I ended up breaking 2 spark plugs off in the cylinder heads. #5 & #6. So, what now?
Dude, I was gonna go look at a 2007 hybrid today would you recommend I like doing my own work on my car so that’s why I chose the Highlander but I’m not really sure with the hybrid technology not really familiar with it
can u listed tools ...i am going to change my Toyota 2006 hybrid ..Thanks and nice video ,..
Hey man, great video! Thanks for doing this. Was wondering why you disconnect the coil harness before pulling it out? Can’t you just unbolt it? Thanks
wires are not long enough for that. what he did is the best method. (uncllip first before with a pic before the removing the coil)
Thanks brother save me a lot money . Do you have vid to change yaw rate sensor? Thanks
Most of these are coming up to about 15 years old. I'm in the market for one. How important of a factor are the hybrid batteries?
check out the company NEXPOWER
Is it a normal sound for this engine? It works so loud and knocks
I have same type. When I start the car and put it in drive it start making a cranking noise, did diagnosis says it's the cylinder 1,3&4. Have some codes. Nobody wants to work on it except one mechanic that came and towed it yesterday, and ran diagnosis on and got some codes. He said alot of codes. Hope he can do it. With the video I see today I have hope. What is the cost for that time up?
I don’t see the fuel rail or injectors anywhere. Can you help me locate them? Getting p0171 p0174 codes and vacuum and MAF sensor seem fine. 😕🤦♂️
Great video. Very informative. Did the strut bar ever get back in there?
clark jensen yes prior to test drive it was installed lol.
Did you have to idele relearn on this tune up? If so how did you do it?
Great video by the way
Great video. Does this apply to 2007 highlander hybrid?
I’m
Not sure. But if it’s the same v6 it’s very likely.
@@overthehedge0155 Thanks, I will compare the engine specs
Are the valve cover gaskets simple to get to when the spark plugs are replaced?
After I did this my cars hybrid system AWD and the vsc lights came on and my car was completely immobile...what could’ve gone wrong?
A lot. You won’t know until you plug scantool into it. But hopefully for your sake something simple stupid you forgot to hook up.
Audeliz it was a simple small hose I forgot! Everything kosher now thank you
A little Soundgarden in the background
It’s a German torque “Goodentight”
At 24:26 you put the dielectric grease inside the coil pack hole? The dielectric grease wont effect reliability, connectivity, or spark of the plugs?
Specifically made for it. Prevents corrosion between contact points and “seals” to prevent moisture build up. Also aids in removal next time. They won’t stick and break off when pulled. My theory at least lol.
@@overthehedge0155 thanks for the reply. I was once told a long time ago that dielectric grease can prevent electrical contact, but then I'm not a master mechanic and you are haha.
Hey man quick question, will the copper core spark plug keep the vehicle from starting? I just bought a vehicle just like this from a guy who took it to his mechanic and he got the car back not running, so I purchased it to fix and re-sell, so just wondering if that would cause any issue like that. Like the videos by the way👍🏻
Josh Robison glad you like the videos. Thanks! And no even with copper core plugs the vehicle would stil run. Maybe some randomn misfires, and if no misfires right away there would be in a shorty amount of time. The copper corr plug is actually a better electrical conductor just simply doesn’t last any where near as long. 20-30 k miles vs 100k. If it is just like this one I would hook up scanner and retrieve trouble codes. This vehicle has no starter. It uses hybrid generator to turn vehicle over. There are many things that could cause a no start with this. Trouble codes will def point you in some sort of direction.
Audeliz hey, where are you located? I’m in NY. You’re just the type of mechanic I would like working on my car... kool video keep making more and just an idea in your profile add your shop info name, address & #.
I bought 2007 Toyota highlander hybrid, after 3days the car refused to start, displaying hybrid current contactor circuit high.
Two different auto mechanic have tried to fix the car but to no avail. The car is still packed at mechanic work shop.
The funny part is that I have spent a lot of money in changing the contactor still nothing worked.
Please how can I get help here?
Have you been able to fix it yet?
What was the torque setting for spark plugs?
yes, have the same question...
I saw you use a torque wrench when you reinstalled the intake manifold bracket. How much was it ?
Alyus Smith the manifold bolts @ 26:03? 18ftlbs
@@overthehedge0155 Exellent video - thanks for showing the important details. Are the manifold bolts and spark plugs torqued dry? Do you use any oil or anti-sieze?
Can you make a video changing the thermostat for this truck?
You can get factory service instructions from toyota (i think its called tech net?) It's like 15$ for a week of access to the full service manual. I did the thermostat and would highly recommend doing this as you have to remove the inverter to get to it. It's not too hard but pretty time consuming.
Did you unplug neg battery terminal?
Thank you so much save me a $$$
how much did this Tune up Cost?
what can cause the vsc light and brake light
If your check engine light is on the VSC and brake light may turn on automatically If your check engine light is on the VSC and brake light may turn on automatically. If only your VSC and brake light is on it could be a number of different things you’ll have to pull trouble codes and diagnose.
What a guy, no respect to owner property, throws tools on vehicle and scratching paint and clear code, sloppy guy.....
Please, where did I throw tools at the paint? I bet your the guy who gets pissed when I hammer off stuck on wheels with a soft face dead blow right.