I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I'm by no means a mechanic but was able to complete the job by watching and constantly pausing your video and saved myself probably $500 in labor. Thank you!
Detailed, comprehensive video with bolt size and torque spec described along the way. It's the 1st video that actual shows the how to deal with the 14mm bolt and the bracket against the firewall; the actual replacing of the spark plugs against the firewall. Those are the real challenges of this repair. I viewed many other videos on this topic, and they all skipped the part that deals with stuff against the firewall. One guy did a video that simply said "OK, I replaced those spark plugs against the firewall".
This video was fantastic! I watched it a couple times and it gave me the courage to successfully change the plugs on my 192,000 mile Sienna today. Thank you so much for posting it! You rock!
Thanks for the awesome video. Especially pointing out the blind bolts and sizes. I tried to do this without taking out the plenum or the throttle body, but decided that would take just a long or worse. I followed what you did and it went smoothly. One quick tip for others. Don't try to unplug the ignition coils. I broke the tabs on the front and then decided not to unplug the rears. You can get the rear ignition coils out without unplugging and the front by removing the wire harness.
Thank you for the video. Finally changed my plugs after watching numerous videos. The bolts in the back were a pain. Putting them back was equally as hard as taking them off. I put the 12mm bolts on first before tackling the 14mm bolt, after the plenum is seated in place.
I did this yesterday. Turns out, you do not need to remove the wiper motor cowl. The intake plenum canbe removed with the cowl in place. Once the plenum is out, there is enough room to remove plugs. Took me around 3.5 hrs. The trickiest part is getting to the 3 plenum bracket bolts.
He sure did a step by step presentation on this. 5 star to him! Buttt.. he almost dismantled half of the engine just to replace the spark plugs by the firewall. Very exhausting job he did, I decided to rest after just watching his process. I need good luck to remember the many bolts and parts removed. The Way to replace those plugs is by simply reaching behind the manifold and work by feeling. Just do not rush it you could break a plug. You unbolt just the plugs and very carefully. You can't see there but you can finger feel.
Thank you for the great video! I used this also to replace the front & rear valve gaskets as they were leaking. Really well done! For those reading the comments... the blind bolts are a pain, especially on putting everything back together. Careful on tension for the coil on plug bolts, you can crack the plastic.
MY LOCAL MECHANIC, a good /honest/decent man, has told me there is no need to remove the wipers assembly to do this job. now, you may want to do that to have more room and feel more comfortable in doing this task, but I shall try it, without removing it.
Wow, this is the best video I have seen for this job. As you demonstrated, I think the worst part of the job are those three bolts in the back. I had tried this job once before and stopped, now, I'm confident I can do the project based on your video and save big $$$'s. Huge Thanks Joe.
+C Pat - What three bolts in the back. I only see one on the video with the bracket against the wall. Are there any on the backside of intake manifold itself? Thanks
I wish the video showed and talked a bit more about the hardest part of back 3 bolts around 6:20 mark. Took me an hour to take those out, and another hour to put just those three back bolts.
Did this. Great video and helped a lot. I got the back bolts off and surprisingly went back in so easy. Amazing what you can do w tips of two fingers. I am only lacking two things to call done... At 24.00, that short elbow pipe will NOT GO BACK ON!! I think it is so hardened w age. It actually came off at the intake side. I guess i will have to replace. Then i broke that smaller evap service line taking it off, also old a brittle. So going to go replace these two if i can find today, Sunday. Then of course to start it up. This started w a misfire cyl 1 code; so replace plugs. Did not replace coils. 220k miles on my wife's 2006. Couldnt have figured out but the vid. Also, thanks for wrench sizes, instead of buying an expensive set, found individual pcs at Home Depot: 12 and 14 mm rachet wrench and 8mm hex drive socket for 3/8 drive. Had a torque wrench from a boat job i did.
Thank you, sir. Very well discribed. I've been wrenching for years, but never did v/c's on a Cienna. You very clearly showed the process. Front & rear covers, looks to be about a three hour job. I 5hank you once again. The visual aspects were also well demonstrated. Nicely edited and very well presented.. thanks for your help!
This was a GREAT video. This saved me a LOT of money by doing it myself. The video does a good job of showing even the difficult bolts on the back close to the firewall. I would say if you are a shade tree mechanic like myself, this is NOT a difficult job. A basic set of ratcheting box end wrenches made my life easier on the bolts in the back, but are not 100% necesary, it would just take a little more patience. Thank you JoeTheAutoGuy for posting this!!!!!
@@blairsville9151 The only issue I had with the timing belt change was the bolt on the harmonic balancer. I tried everything and could not get it to break free.
Just did this job today no kidding the bolts on the rear end of the intake manifolds are a pain in the butt especially if you don't have a ratcheting wrench
We (or my son inherited it) have a Toyota Sienna 2006 (180k miles). Looks like this job needs a couple of new gaskets along with the plugs. Throttle body and manifold gaskets. Would it be a good idea to replace the pcv valve as well since we've basically taken the engine apart to get to those back 3 plugs? The plugs have never been changed so I figured this tune up would be coming about now. This is a good project to teach my son some car mechanics.
Thank you for such a detailed video.....it definitely helped me change my sister's plugs on her 04...it has 252k...the 3 bolts in the back drove me insane
I wish there was a video like this for the Bank 1 exhaust manifold/cat replacement on this same car. He was very close there to show me what was required.
I am coming upon 250k miles time to change the ignition coil & plugs on my 05 Sienna. Itz been a great van dont plan on buying another I dont like car notes...4real!
The 3.3 liter V6 was last put into the 2006 Sienna. In 2007 they changed to the 3.5 liter with a timing chain. The rear air intake plenum mounting bolt on the 3.5 Liter is much more difficult to deal with than on the 3.3 liter! Let me know if you want my tip sheet for the 3.5 Liter! I have changed plugs on both engines...those pesky rear bolts on the 3.5 are a good bit more challenging, but doable with the right tools and technique!
I agree with the guy that said sell it...Sell it or burn it, oops! forgot no comprehensive Insurance. Oh well pull a part will give $450 for it with a clean title.
I’ve been watching all the videos related to this job, and this video is the best of all. Thanks so much for the excellent explanation y really appreciated. Now I feel more confident to estar changing he spark plugs of my highlighter 2015. 👍🇳🇮🇨🇦
I was able to replace the left side one and middle , with just removing the cowl and the pcv elbow on the left side . Hurts your hands , and is a bit tedious , but I doubt as tedious as removing those bracket bolts . The ideal extension length needed is around 31/2 to 4 , and a ratcheting 10mm will save you a ton of time ( didn't have one ) gonna try to remove the right side in a few days when I get a ratcheting 10mm , pretty sure you can reach under the throttle body .
And I thought having to rotate the engine forward on my old Intrigue to get access to the rear bank was bad...hopefully the PM schedule for that vehicle has plug replacement intervals far and few between.
Great job Joe, but you should'a also replaced rear EGR valve while everything was off cause it;s a pain in the ass to remove with everything in the way and it only cost about $4 bucks. Appreciate the video tough.
This is a helpful video. My brother changed his out a couple of days ago but a check engine light is now showing up on the dash. Code reader says fuel is too lean. What could have possibly went wrong during the process?
It's not as hard as this guy has done it you just need this.www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/spark-plug-socket/duralast-5-8-in-t-plug-handle-spark-plug-wrench/914149_0_0?checkfit=true .Have done three plug changes in my 98 sienna all I had to do was remove the plug wire.
It may not be as hard but, keep in mind if you have a 98 Sienna it has entirely different motor than the one shown. The one shown is a 3.3 v6 and if yours is a 98 which is first generation sienna it would be a 3.0 v6 I know our 2009 sienna has the 3.5 and it is apparently a complicated job we paid good price for it to be done at our cousins garage he was a lot cheaper on it than what the dealer wanted. By the way that tool you linked looks like it would be a great tool to have for this though
okay thanks for info. I figured it had some difference to it but, must not be as much as I figured. My guess is the 3.5 probably is pretty similar to the 3.3. One major difference is the 3.5 has a timing chain and no belt as where the 3.3 has a belt
This was a great video Thanks for doing this I needed to know just what it entailed after a quote from Toyota for 600.00 Very bad design just to change out spark plugs but now I understand thanks again!
How often should this be done? Just bought an 09 Sienna with 94k miles, runs fine, no clue if this service has ever been done or what plugs are in it now
I will NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! EVER! buy another Toyota again. I have done this job 3 times because of a recurring misfire and it is never on the front three coils, it is always a p0301 or a p0303 or a p0305 code which are the rear ones. What was Toyota thinking? maybe this was done intentionally $$$$. I am buying a Dodge grand caravan and never going back to Toyota! I have a friend that had a Dodge Grand Caravan for 10 years with no problems sold it and bought a Sienna and has lived to regret that move.
Will v these are not the previas,,of the past....sensors, and other things to go wrong, and stuff in the way , etc, but sometimes it’s the one you get, too. Most don’t have often misfire. The ignition coils need replacing while you’re in there in the back.
The first bolt used at back of intake manifold bracket (19:34 mark). Mine has fallen out after I had the work done ... but stopping video at that point it appears to be a stud with a nut?
No need to change plugs? I’m diving mine ar 205k and the van already is running more powerful on the new3 plugs. And we’re deteriorated, buildup etc. I disagree, sir. And no changing the rear coils while you’re in there?
Everything looks so easy, but its NOT, there is 4 bolts in the back to pull out, before you manifold and i cannot be able to reach it and there is no place to your 12 mm ranch or the socket, so tell me how it well take to do the tune up in this van and put it back together...
You talking about the small bolt on the passenger side behind the manifold? If so I just took a pry bar and bent the line that’s blocking it a Lil to get out the way. After that I was able to get a ratchet wrench on it if your talking about the 2 bolts on the driver side I was able to just reach them With a wrench
Spark plug torque is 13 ft lbs not 18 ft lbs. It is18 Nm which = 13 ft lbs = 156 in lbs. Otherwise a nice video that helped me with a coil pack replacement . Replaced all rear 3 as it was such a pain. Thks
Great video' Job sucks in that everything is now so tight, but your job made it very clear to get rid of the "in the way parts" so that you have a better shot at the plugs, rather that fighting with obstacles. Question I have is that I have to go further down and get to the knock sensors, so I have to remove the intake manifold. Are there any big trouble spots in doing that job past the ones that you have noted? Is any sealant needed on new IM gaskets and does 11 ft. lbs. sound right for the torque on the manifold? Got the sequence and specs off Autozone but just wondering if that's correct. I'm probably just thinking of "the old days", but it just sounds a bit light. Is anti-seize a good thought for the IM bolts? Sorry for all the questions, but I really only want to do this once!! Thanks... Terry
knock sensors are under the primary intake manifold so yes deeper. no sealant needed on new gaskets. i beleive that torque spec is correct. no anti sieze on the bolts it will change your torque specs
JoeTheAutoGuy Thanks for the input... didn't realize/think about the fact that the anti-seize would change the torque specs. My son uses the stuff on brake caliper bolts all the time...is that not a good idea?? Thanks again...
Could you please guide me to where the knock sensor is? I heard I have to remove pretty much the same things yoh did here, but I didn't notice where it is in the video, thanks in advance
I've done old V8 cars and transverse-mounted cars and with the newer ones, it pays to invest in quality iridium plugs so you likely never have to do this again (or pay for it) as long as you have the car. If this seems ridiculous, it took almost this long to replace a shift linkage on a Chevy Venture van. Ugh.
As far as replacement parts; plugs, intake runner gasket, TB gasket...right? Anything else to consider doing while you are into the car this much? Currently I"m at 105k, car runs fine but I have not touched the coolant or Tstat?
Thanks Joe. I just bought a 2013 Sienna and was wondering how I was going to get to the back side of the engine. I was kind of thinking I would need to remove something by the wiper blade but it didn't look removable. Now I know what to do. Removing the intake manifold looked a bit intimidating but you made "short order" out of it! Was wondering about the I.M. gasket. Is that silicone? How is it held in place? Blessings, John 20:29
no thick enough rubber to stay seated in the manifold. and fyi the work is similar but on a 2013 i beleive they use the 2gr-fe which is a different procedure
Great, did you drain the coolant? Looked like you did (at 8:08). Would draining out about half a gallon would be enough? Do you have a video checking the valve shim out? The steps should be very close to this, but I suppose the remain is to take out the valve cover, turning the shaft and measuring. I would still love to see that done.
removing coolant is actually not a step needed , i did a waterpump and timing belt service on this before filming this. so thats just left over from that instance
i have onother cuestión My sienna 2006 xle My engine ligth come on and them un a stop the van shuft up i try to started cople Of time and and it finaly come on so i drive to the auto partes and check the code an it say tha its the 5 and 6 coils so i both 2 coils and new spak plugs but i realise that My wiring plug for the coil 6 wast bad the click on top wast broken and inside to actuali all 3 front plugs clip are broken do you tink thas cosing the problem?
+JoeTheAutoGuy Mine is a 3.5 liter, with a timing chain, not a belt. The on-line manual I bought is for a 3.3.. It must have taken me a week last time, and I don't trust anyone else to do, because how would I know they did those back three?
I had a mechanic do the job ,but after that my engine kind shakes ,the is not that quite like before .I went back, he is telling me that toyotas , you have to drive them for a while for the computer to reset it self to go back to normal.Any suggestions please .Thank you
I think the mechanic could have just replaced only front 3 spark plugs to save himself 4 hours by not doing the back 3 spark plugs but charged you a full price.
The mechanic lied to you. The computer reset got nothing to do with the engine shaking. For your reference, you can reset the computer by disconnecting your battery for 15 minutes. Engine shaking is caused by misfiring, which is caused by either bad plug or bad ignition coil. Like the other commenter said, your mechanic charged the full price and not replace the three plugs / coils against the car firewall.
Oof...not fun time getting to the rear but better than paying arm and leg at the shop not to mention stealership. Will have to tackle this project soon...
the video shows replacing the intake manifold plenum , and throttle body gaskets , and if you have a dirty air filter you will be removing it anyways so good time to replace , as far as dealer goes I'm in aware of pricing
hi sr tanks for the vídeo this wast great vídeo i was tinking un renplasment Of the valve covers to but i need the secuece and the torque specs i got a 2006 toyotas sienna i this vídeo help me olot can you please telme those spec and secuece so i can do the valve cover to thanks sr
A lot of shit involved in this process. It's also a smart thing to use your phone and take a picture of things before proceeding. Great video by the way.
as mentioned in the beginning of the video yes i thought of doing a video after i had already started which i apologized but yeah it is what it is , hopefully its still helpful to some
I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I'm by no means a mechanic but was able to complete the job by watching and constantly pausing your video and saved myself probably $500 in labor. Thank you!
Detailed, comprehensive video with bolt size and torque spec described along the way. It's the 1st video that actual shows the how to deal with the 14mm bolt and the bracket against the firewall; the actual replacing of the spark plugs against the firewall. Those are the real challenges of this repair. I viewed many other videos on this topic, and they all skipped the part that deals with stuff against the firewall. One guy did a video that simply said "OK, I replaced those spark plugs against the firewall".
This video was fantastic! I watched it a couple times and it gave me the courage to successfully change the plugs on my 192,000 mile Sienna today. Thank you so much for posting it! You rock!
Great work! You saved me roughly 1200-1500 in labor and I gained a wealth of experience from approaching this work at home. Thanks for your help!
I paid $600 to have it done by a mechanic and don't regret it after watching this. The car engineers should be required to do this and suffer.
The dumbest engineer ever
Now you can do It by your self
It’s really not that hard.
If you think the Sienna is poorly designed, you should see the Audi. 😂. A mechanics nightmare!
Besides owning the Sienna 3.3L we have a 3.6L Dodge Caravan and the 3 rear plugs are equally difficult to change.
Thanks for the awesome video. Especially pointing out the blind bolts and sizes. I tried to do this without taking out the plenum or the throttle body, but decided that would take just a long or worse. I followed what you did and it went smoothly.
One quick tip for others. Don't try to unplug the ignition coils. I broke the tabs on the front and then decided not to unplug the rears. You can get the rear ignition coils out without unplugging and the front by removing the wire harness.
Thank you for the video. Finally changed my plugs after watching numerous videos. The bolts in the back were a pain. Putting them back was equally as hard as taking them off. I put the 12mm bolts on first before tackling the 14mm bolt, after the plenum is seated in place.
thanks for watching glad i could help
I did this yesterday. Turns out, you do not need to remove the wiper motor cowl. The intake plenum canbe removed with the cowl in place. Once the plenum is out, there is enough room to remove plugs.
Took me around 3.5 hrs. The trickiest part is getting to the 3 plenum bracket bolts.
Thank you!!
Good to know, thanks for being the guinea pig.
He sure did a step by step presentation on this. 5 star to him! Buttt.. he almost dismantled half of the engine just to replace the spark plugs by the firewall. Very exhausting job he did, I decided to rest after just watching his process. I need good luck to remember the many bolts and parts removed.
The Way to replace those plugs is by simply reaching behind the manifold and work by feeling. Just do not rush it you could break a plug. You unbolt just the plugs and very carefully. You can't see there but you can finger feel.
The cowl and intake manifold are about 5 % of the engine takes about 10 minutes not filming my guy
Thank you for the great video! I used this also to replace the front & rear valve gaskets as they were leaking. Really well done! For those reading the comments... the blind bolts are a pain, especially on putting everything back together. Careful on tension for the coil on plug bolts, you can crack the plastic.
That's insane! All that to change plugs. I want my 85 silverado back!
its good that you torque everything down especially your spark plugs so they will run at the same heat range.
indeed it is , thanks for watching
MY LOCAL MECHANIC, a good /honest/decent man, has told me there is no need to remove the wipers assembly to do this job. now, you may want to do that to have more room and feel more comfortable in doing this task, but I shall try it, without removing it.
Wow, this is the best video I have seen for this job. As you demonstrated, I think the worst part of the job are those three bolts in the back. I had tried this job once before and stopped, now, I'm confident I can do the project based on your video and save big $$$'s. Huge Thanks Joe.
+C Pat glad i could help, thanks for watching
+C Pat - What three bolts in the back. I only see one on the video with the bracket against the wall. Are there any on the backside of intake manifold itself? Thanks
+Zayden Beidler Found them today :-)
I wish the video showed and talked a bit more about the hardest part of back 3 bolts around 6:20 mark. Took me an hour to take those out, and another hour to put just those three back bolts.
Did this. Great video and helped a lot. I got the back bolts off and surprisingly went back in so easy. Amazing what you can do w tips of two fingers. I am only lacking two things to call done... At 24.00, that short elbow pipe will NOT GO BACK ON!! I think it is so hardened w age. It actually came off at the intake side. I guess i will have to replace. Then i broke that smaller evap service line taking it off, also old a brittle. So going to go replace these two if i can find today, Sunday. Then of course to start it up. This started w a misfire cyl 1 code; so replace plugs. Did not replace coils. 220k miles on my wife's 2006. Couldnt have figured out but the vid. Also, thanks for wrench sizes, instead of buying an expensive set, found individual pcs at Home Depot: 12 and 14 mm rachet wrench and 8mm hex drive socket for 3/8 drive. Had a torque wrench from a boat job i did.
Took me about a hour in a half to do this thanks to this video. Good stuff man
i am about to tackle this tomorrow morning. i will sleep better tonight after watching video. thanks @joetheautoguy.
Thank you, sir.
Very well discribed.
I've been wrenching for years, but never did v/c's on a Cienna.
You very clearly showed the process. Front & rear covers, looks to be about a three hour job.
I 5hank you once again.
The visual aspects were also well demonstrated. Nicely edited and very well presented.. thanks for your help!
This was a GREAT video. This saved me a LOT of money by doing it myself. The video does a good job of showing even the difficult bolts on the back close to the firewall. I would say if you are a shade tree mechanic like myself, this is NOT a difficult job. A basic set of ratcheting box end wrenches made my life easier on the bolts in the back, but are not 100% necesary, it would just take a little more patience. Thank you JoeTheAutoGuy for posting this!!!!!
+Keith Jones thanks for the kind words , glad i could help
Mission accomplished. Those back bracket bolts were terrible to access. Thank u!
Wow. That's a lot of work to change spark plugs. Great video, I feel confident I can do this. I plan to do the timing belt and water pump as well.
gotta love maintenance!!
Good to know, thanks for being the guinea pig.
@@blairsville9151 The only issue I had with the timing belt change was the bolt on the harmonic balancer. I tried everything and could not get it to break free.
Just did this job today no kidding the bolts on the rear end of the intake manifolds are a pain in the butt especially if you don't have a ratcheting wrench
yes indeed they are not fun
We (or my son inherited it) have a Toyota Sienna 2006 (180k miles). Looks like this job needs a couple of new gaskets along with the plugs. Throttle body and manifold gaskets. Would it be a good idea to replace the pcv valve as well since we've basically taken the engine apart to get to those back 3 plugs? The plugs have never been changed so I figured this tune up would be coming about now. This is a good project to teach my son some car mechanics.
Great video im 72 still working got a 06 in the shop going to jump on it now ty
Good walkthrough! I did this today. What a pain. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for such a detailed video.....it definitely helped me change my sister's plugs on her 04...it has 252k...the 3 bolts in the back drove me insane
This video is earning me $100, thank you
At least!!!
I wish there was a video like this for the Bank 1 exhaust manifold/cat replacement on this same car. He was very close there to show me what was required.
This video Really helped me find the back three bolts. Thank you.
I am coming upon 250k miles time to change the ignition coil & plugs on my 05 Sienna. Itz been a great van dont plan on buying another I dont like car notes...4real!
all that for back 3 spark plugs....... im crying watching this knowing i have to do this soon.
This guy is a good mechanic, thanks for the video.
The 3.3 liter V6 was last put into the 2006 Sienna. In 2007 they changed to the 3.5 liter with a timing chain. The rear air intake plenum mounting bolt on the 3.5 Liter is much more difficult to deal with than on the 3.3 liter! Let me know if you want my tip sheet for the 3.5 Liter! I have changed plugs on both engines...those pesky rear bolts on the 3.5 are a good bit more challenging, but doable with the right tools and technique!
Wow, can't thank you enough for this video. It's a 3 hour job likely 1st time through.
+Zayden Beidler it took me bout that long with filming , but its not that hard . thanks for watching
I agree with the guy that said sell it...Sell it or burn it, oops! forgot no comprehensive Insurance. Oh well pull a part will give $450 for it with a clean title.
Great vid, basically the hardest part were those 3 back bolts
I’ve been watching all the videos related to this job, and this video is the best of all. Thanks so much for the excellent explanation y really appreciated. Now I feel more confident to estar changing he spark plugs of my highlighter 2015. 👍🇳🇮🇨🇦
Just FYI highlander is a different engine in the newer years , they use the 2gr-fe v6 which is a slight different procedure then the 3.3 in this video
@@JoeTheAutoGuy Thanks, but more of procedures are similar. I do have one question , do you use any kind of glue to attach to seals. 👍
I was able to replace the left side one and middle , with just removing the cowl and the pcv elbow on the left side . Hurts your hands , and is a bit tedious , but I doubt as tedious as removing those bracket bolts . The ideal extension length needed is around 31/2 to 4 , and a ratcheting 10mm will save you a ton of time ( didn't have one ) gonna try to remove the right side in a few days when I get a ratcheting 10mm , pretty sure you can reach under the throttle body .
And I thought having to rotate the engine forward on my old Intrigue to get access to the rear bank was bad...hopefully the PM schedule for that vehicle has plug replacement intervals far and few between.
Great job Joe, but you should'a also replaced rear EGR valve while everything was off cause it;s a pain in the ass to remove with everything in the way and it only cost about $4 bucks. Appreciate the video tough.
EGR valve? Don't you mean the PCV valve? Unlike the EGR, it's the valve at the rear. Notwithstanding your confusion, I agree 100-percent.
Great video? What kind of gasket will I need for the plenum? I want to make sure I grab the correct one.
This is a helpful video. My brother changed his out a couple of days ago but a check engine light is now showing up on the dash. Code reader says fuel is too lean. What could have possibly went wrong during the process?
After watching this I am selling my van, I really don't want to deal with this shit.
It's not as hard as this guy has done it you just need this.www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/spark-plug-socket/duralast-5-8-in-t-plug-handle-spark-plug-wrench/914149_0_0?checkfit=true .Have done three plug changes in my 98 sienna all I had to do was remove the plug wire.
It may not be as hard but, keep in mind if you have a 98 Sienna it has entirely different motor than the one shown. The one shown is a 3.3 v6 and if yours is a 98 which is first generation sienna it would be a 3.0 v6 I know our 2009 sienna has the 3.5 and it is apparently a complicated job we paid good price for it to be done at our cousins garage he was a lot cheaper on it than what the dealer wanted. By the way that tool you linked looks like it would be a great tool to have for this though
427 Elevating Productions I don't know about the 3.5 but the 3.3 shown in this video is the exact same structurally outside as the 3.0.
okay thanks for info. I figured it had some difference to it but, must not be as much as I figured. My guess is the 3.5 probably is pretty similar to the 3.3. One major difference is the 3.5 has a timing chain and no belt as where the 3.3 has a belt
427 Elevating Productions 3.0 has a belt as well.
This was a great video Thanks for doing this I needed to know just what it entailed after a quote from Toyota for 600.00 Very bad design just to change out spark plugs but now I understand thanks again!
How often should this be done? Just bought an 09 Sienna with 94k miles, runs fine, no clue if this service has ever been done or what plugs are in it now
I will NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! EVER! buy another Toyota again. I have done this job 3 times because of a recurring misfire and it is never on the front three coils, it is always a p0301 or a p0303 or a p0305 code which are the rear ones. What was Toyota thinking? maybe this was done intentionally $$$$. I am buying a Dodge grand caravan and never going back to Toyota!
I have a friend that had a Dodge Grand Caravan for 10 years with no problems sold it and bought a Sienna and has lived to regret that move.
Will v these are not the previas,,of the past....sensors, and other things to go wrong, and stuff in the way , etc, but sometimes it’s the one you get, too. Most don’t have often misfire. The ignition coils need replacing while you’re in there in the back.
ill take any problems a Toyota throws my way vs a caravan. f*ck dodges electrical systems and wiring
2006 sienna, do plugs, coil, wire set have to be toyota original the work well. Thanks
The first bolt used at back of intake manifold bracket (19:34 mark). Mine has fallen out after I had the work done ... but stopping video at that point it appears to be a stud with a nut?
Your instructions need be simpler. Straight to the point .
Front easy take outs then rear
Step by step. To the point tools needed.
i have 170000 miles don't know if the plugs were changed ? if i do plugs should i replace coils ? thank you
dont need to be changed unless coils are giving you issues
No need to change plugs? I’m diving mine ar 205k and the van already is running more powerful on the new3 plugs. And we’re deteriorated, buildup etc. I disagree, sir. And no changing the rear coils while you’re in there?
Great attention to detail in the video. Well done, thank you.
Great video! This was so helpful!
What is the part number for the gasket that has the metal screen for the throttle body?
What are those gaskets that need replaced? About to take this on
Everything looks so easy, but its NOT, there is 4 bolts in the back to pull out, before you manifold and i cannot be able to reach it and there is no place to your 12 mm ranch or the socket, so tell me how it well take to do the tune up in this van and put it back together...
+mir ansary its tight but there is room if you remove wioer cowl , skilled diyer can do it in a couple hours
He definitely should have hooked up the PCV hose before he bolted up the manifold which Toyota calls the intake air surge tank
So how did you remove the 14mm bolt in the bracket? This is the real challenge...
its a pain but little by little with a wrench
Any video of how to change the steam seals on toyota sienna 05. expecially in the back head.
What gaskets do I need to replace when changing my spark plugs
How did you get the 14mm on the side that you showed, I removed everything but the last back bolt that is on the intake and I can't get it
How the heck did you get your hands back there ive been at it for two hours now😩👿👿👿👿
KINGKANE PHIT its tight for sure
You talking about the small bolt on the passenger side behind the manifold? If so I just took a pry bar and bent the line that’s blocking it a Lil to get out the way. After that I was able to get a ratchet wrench on it if your talking about the 2 bolts on the driver side I was able to just reach them With a wrench
Spark plug torque is 13 ft lbs not 18 ft lbs. It is18 Nm which = 13 ft lbs = 156 in lbs. Otherwise a nice video that helped me with a coil pack replacement . Replaced all rear 3 as it was such a pain. Thks
Haven’t watched the full vid, but do these vans have distributors ?
No they do not coil on plug
Great video' Job sucks in that everything is now so tight, but your job made it very clear to get rid of the "in the way parts" so that you have a better shot at the plugs, rather that fighting with obstacles. Question I have is that I have to go further down and get to the knock sensors, so I have to remove the intake manifold. Are there any big trouble spots in doing that job past the ones that you have noted? Is any sealant needed on new IM gaskets and does 11 ft. lbs. sound right for the torque on the manifold? Got the sequence and specs off Autozone but just wondering if that's correct. I'm probably just thinking of "the old days", but it just sounds a bit light. Is anti-seize a good thought for the IM bolts? Sorry for all the questions, but I really only want to do this once!! Thanks... Terry
knock sensors are under the primary intake manifold so yes deeper. no sealant needed on new gaskets. i beleive that torque spec is correct. no anti sieze on the bolts it will change your torque specs
JoeTheAutoGuy Thanks for the input... didn't realize/think about the fact that the anti-seize would change the torque specs. My son uses the stuff on brake caliper bolts all the time...is that not a good idea?? Thanks again...
Could you please guide me to where the knock sensor is? I heard I have to remove pretty much the same things yoh did here, but I didn't notice where it is in the video, thanks in advance
when you the one holding the camera, no fast movements, jerking motions. It makes the viewer dizzy. Slow movements.
Very helpful video! Thanks alot mate.
I've done old V8 cars and transverse-mounted cars and with the newer ones, it pays to invest in quality iridium plugs so you likely never have to do this again (or pay for it) as long as you have the car. If this seems ridiculous, it took almost this long to replace a shift linkage on a Chevy Venture van. Ugh.
Let me get this straight. How to change spark plugs....begin by taking off the windshield wipers. wow, Toyota our family isn't liking you right now
As far as replacement parts; plugs, intake runner gasket, TB gasket...right? Anything else to consider doing while you are into the car this much? Currently I"m at 105k, car runs fine but I have not touched the coolant or Tstat?
+Aaron Russak hinestly not really much else to to do while down this far coolant and t stat is they are accessible without removing the intake
Thanks Joe. I just bought a 2013 Sienna and was wondering how I was going to get to the back side of the engine. I was kind of thinking I would need to remove something by the wiper blade but it didn't look removable. Now I know what to do. Removing the intake manifold looked a bit intimidating but you made "short order" out of it! Was wondering about the I.M. gasket. Is that silicone? How is it held in place? Blessings, John 20:29
no thick enough rubber to stay seated in the manifold. and fyi the work is similar but on a 2013 i beleive they use the 2gr-fe which is a different procedure
Great, did you drain the coolant? Looked like you did (at 8:08). Would draining out about half a gallon would be enough?
Do you have a video checking the valve shim out? The steps should be very close to this, but I suppose the remain is to take out the valve cover, turning the shaft and measuring. I would still love to see that done.
removing coolant is actually not a step needed , i did a waterpump and timing belt service on this before filming this. so thats just left over from that instance
but i do not have a video for shim checking on the sienna
thanks. I wonder why the service manual calls for that when doing the valve inspection.
My front plugs are stuck… PB Blaster or just warm up the engine?
WORK THEM OUT SLOW WARM ENGINE MAY HELP BUT ITS A TOSS UP COULD MAKE IT WORSE AND OULL THE THREADS OR COME RIGHT OUT HARD TO SAY IN THAT SITUATION
my 1998 toyota sienna le has nearly 200k miles and wasnt maintained. should i also replace the the spark plug wires?
Jules M. Yes, the ignition coils actually they are called , can go out at 200k plus then look at all the work
You remove so MANY things! Insane!
in all reality i could probably remove this stuff in about 15 minutes with out the camera its a standard procedure
Thank you
You're welcome
Great video, Thank you
Why do every video skip on removing the 3 bolts on back of intake manifold and throttle body brackets.... This video don't help
Thanks! Need to do soon. Appreciated!
just did this on my '04 sienna and it was a bear
Very good video! I like your fancy Wrenches!
Wow all that for spark plugs
You make it look easy. Thanks Joe.
+ManicMechanic007 this one is not bad , it just nuts and bolts
And so,
Day two we can start trying to remove the plugs.
This is ignorant why do they engineer something easy so difficult
Typical 60 degree v6 engine design
what year is it?
i have onother cuestión My sienna 2006 xle My engine ligth come on and them un a stop the van shuft up i try to started cople Of time and and it finaly come on so i drive to the auto partes and check the code an it say tha its the 5 and 6 coils so i both 2 coils and new spak plugs but i realise that My wiring plug for the coil 6 wast bad the click on top wast broken and inside to actuali all 3 front plugs clip are broken do you tink thas cosing the problem?
as long as they plug in they are ok but the codes are for the coil themselves or the cylinder issues misfiring
Is there more torque on a straight 8 than a V8 ,,,because of longer crank shaft?
+al smith all engines are different in design and compression and efficiency
What is a 'nailhead' motor ?
@@alsmith5714 the nailhead is an older Buick v8
Detailed enough. Thanks!
How much should i exoect to pay for a job like this on a toyota sienna 2005?
That varies to much from area to area , but any reputable business should give a qoute for the job
How much would this cost to get repaired.
3 to 400 at a shop
Thank you
Well done very detailed thanks.
Is the procedure significantly different for a 2010?
+Bill Lanier i imagine a little bit but the 3.3 liter has not changed to much the process is relatively the same
+JoeTheAutoGuy Mine is a 3.5 liter, with a timing chain, not a belt. The on-line manual I bought is for a 3.3.. It must have taken me a week last time, and I don't trust anyone else to do, because how would I know they did those back three?
JoeTheAutoGuy the 2010 has the 3.5L
I had a mechanic do the job ,but after that my engine kind shakes ,the is not that quite like before .I went back, he is telling me that toyotas , you have to drive them for a while for the computer to reset it self to go back to normal.Any suggestions please .Thank you
I think the mechanic could have just replaced only front 3 spark plugs to save himself 4 hours by not doing the back 3 spark plugs but charged you a full price.
The mechanic lied to you. The computer reset got nothing to do with the engine shaking. For your reference, you can reset the computer by disconnecting your battery for 15 minutes. Engine shaking is caused by misfiring, which is caused by either bad plug or bad ignition coil. Like the other commenter said, your mechanic charged the full price and not replace the three plugs / coils against the car firewall.
Oof...not fun time getting to the rear but better than paying arm and leg at the shop not to mention stealership. Will have to tackle this project soon...
How much does the dealer charge for this job? And what else should be replaced with spark plugs?
the video shows replacing the intake manifold plenum , and throttle body gaskets , and if you have a dirty air filter you will be removing it anyways so good time to replace , as far as dealer goes I'm in aware of pricing
PCV valve
I have a misfire in #2. Which one is the #2?
+M&Q Transportation 2 is facing the front of the car and closest to the passenger headlight
perfect job real master tech. thank you very much
thanks for watching !!!
hi sr tanks for the vídeo this wast great vídeo i was tinking un renplasment Of the valve covers to but i need the secuece and the torque specs i got a 2006 toyotas sienna i this vídeo help me olot can you please telme those spec and secuece so i can do the valve cover to thanks sr
+luis perez i will get The torque specs for you just a few moments
+luis perez actually cant find the torque specs im sorry
Just for plugs?? ,!!! I miss my 65 dart
A lot of shit involved in this process. It's also a smart thing to use your phone and take a picture of things before proceeding. Great video by the way.
Bruh where are you I need you
was making this video an afterthought or something. a step by step from the beginning would hve been nice
as mentioned in the beginning of the video yes i thought of doing a video after i had already started which i apologized but yeah it is what it is , hopefully its still helpful to some
any idea how much a mechanic charge for this job???
Omg really? a ten dollar tool at autozone cuts out everything but the actual plug change.
what $10 tool? Do share!