How to Replace Spark Plugs Toyota Highlander V6 2000-2007
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- Опубліковано 5 кві 2019
- Today we are taking look at spark plug replacement for a Toyota Highlander V6 from the years of 2000-2007. This is a repair that takes a large sum of patience and time. Do not be in a rush to complete this repair.
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Thank you for this video. It was going to cost me $600 to get my plugs and one coil replaced. After finally getting to the rear plugs I went ahead and changed all three rear coils just so I don’t have to do this again anytime soon. Couldn’t have done it without your video. I also now understand why the cost was so high. Very labor intensive.
It sure is! Thanks for watching!
“I refuse to talk to automotive engineers at parties” dude this is classic😂
This helped me understand why changing the spark plugs takes so much labor.
This video is very good for changing rear spark plugs and chance to clean the manifold at the same time. However, if you have small hands and arms and don't want to spend a lot of time to remove the manifold, throttle body housing, and its extension then you can try change the rear spark plugs using your right arm. Use your right hand, from the right side of the manifold (below throttle body housing) going left just below the manifold. Before removing the rear spark plugs you need to remove a few things around that area like cruise control cable and its bracket which is in front the manifold and throttle body housing. This step helps create more room for your small right arm. The hardest part to remove is the middle rear spark plug electrical connector. Once you remove it then it is not too hard to remove that middle rear spark plug. I was able to change my 2002 highland this way because my hands and arms are small. I suggest that anyone having small hands and want to change the rear spark plugs then first try to see if you right hand is small enough so that you can feel there is some room for you to remove the top screw of the middle rear spark plug and if so then you can proceed. As for the left rear spark plug I removed a few things to the left of it to create room before removing it.
Hi Ryan, I just used your video to change the spark plugs on my 2006 V6 Highlander. This was a great video, although there were some differences with the vehicle in your video, I would not have been able to do this without your video because of the great level of detail and step by step descriptions.
So you can get an idea of my level of experience, the extent of my experience was changing the brakes on my Highlander. I will say that I tried tried cleaning the throttle body based on your secondary video but wasn't able to get the throttle body off of of the intake manifold.
All in all, the project was a success...thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this educational video! Im not a mechanic but your video gives me the confidence to get it done. Keep it up and AWESOME JOB!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Very easy to follow (I was lucky, I only need to change the #4 coil/plug). Saved me a bunch of money. Your explanation was clear and concise - well done!
You are very honest,very thorough and highly informative.
This was exactly the walk through I was looking for, Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!
@@2carpros do you have a shop near Atlanta?
Or would you recommend any mechanics around east of Atlanta.
Really appreciate this video. I'm about to replace spark plugs for 2004 Highlander. This video is most helpful. Thank you so much!!!
You got this! Thanks for watching!
Such an underrated video. I'm super impressed and grateful for you uploading this. This makes my car buying experience much more informative when looking at the maintence I'll have to do. 👌🏼
Thanks for watching!
I just took a part in 04 that had all six of the original plugs at 270,000 miles iridium plugs were probably in the worst condition I've ever seen sparkly but they were still working pretty good actually
This was perfect. I did just as you posted and changed the plugs with ease. Thanks!
Nice work! Thanks for watching!
Man I am not excited to jump into doing this tomorrow. Gonna be a all Saturday project it looks like ,2 days if I lose my patience. Thank you for the detailed video and listing all the sizes needed before tackling this ,extremely helpful. All though I’m teetering on paying someone else to this for me for the first time in my life. Getting too old for this.
I did this yesterday and learned some things. If you don't have a plug you can use a tire valve cap. For removing the bottom bolt connecting the throttlebody from the intake manifold you can use a long extension instead of a ratcheting wrench to not risk rounding out the bolts.
THIS WAS THE BEST INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO. THANKS SO MUCH. GOING TO ATTEMPT THIS WEEKEND
You got this! Thanks for watching!
Great video, one of the best how to videos I've seen. You explained everything clearly for the simple minded man I am lol. Thanks
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching Mark.
The best video about hillander and sienna to reach rear coil i thought i was gonna telm my friend to take it some where if anything happen but after this video i can do it easy you make it look so simple thank you so much
Hey thanks so much for watching Fred!
Thanks, this helped me change my plugs on my highlander.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you 😊 this job looked intimidating. Now I have some knowledge. I just need to the parts
Great video and tips!!! I did back set plugs without removing anything and aparently with gumby hands lol it was not easy takes patient and wrist breaking
You did a fantastic job on this video. Thank you so much for sharing. Great Job.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for making this video. I picked up an 08 hybrid Highlander and aside from having 2 of those hidden manifold screws, it was spot on. You are a lifesaver.
Perfect! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your fully detailed instructions. You are the best. I'm grateful for your help.
You are so welcome!
Thanks, I have to do this soon, and this video is a great resource--very helpful and well explained.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the help
! I just replaced the plugs in my 2003 Highlander thanks to you!
Nice work that is a tough job! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video,it’s really helpful
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this, I have been dreading to do this dor a while now. I was able to take out the far right one without removing it but the other 2 are still there.
It’s been a year now. I hope you got the plugs changed. LOL
@@BryanChance not by me 😬, the last two ones where to much of a hassle.
"Forget you bolt". Very nice. Cee Lo Green. Great tune.
Well done great video anybody can do this if they just follow your detailed steps!
Thanks for watching Curtis!
Great job and very educational!
Thanks for watching!
I just recently work on one replacing the knock sensors and that 14mm bolt in the back gave me such a headache. I found it so much easier to go under the vehicle and get the volt from the bottom. Took me like a minute to take off once I got it from down there. Just FYI for next time or for someone in the future!
I'm impressed! I tried doing that too but couldn't get my hand in there. But hey it might work for someone else! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Many thanks.
Thank you for the TOYOTA Highlander KNOWLEDGE
INSANE engineering
I Love Toyotas
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the excellent explanation, now I am ready to do in my 2015, hopefully they are the same.👍🇨🇦
Should be similar but I imagine it is easier. Hope they didn't make that mistake twice. Thanks for watching!
very informative...probably, I'll have to watch this several times in order to get familiar with it.
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
Great video, thanks. I have been dreading changing the plugs and will do them on another weekend while saving up some curse words.
Haha fair enough! Just remain as calm as you can and go slow. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tutorial. This part actually doesn't look very bad. The throttle assy with it's vac lines, coolant lines, linkages, and electrical connections seem like more of a headache
Oh that bolt on the back is quite the stinker. Thanks for watching!
Good job, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for saving me tons of money! I desperately needed this done and I’d rather do it myself since I have the time but now the money 😅 🙏🏼 thank you!
Nice work! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Just got the '03, will help when I change the Plugs, using NGK Iridium. Alternative was Denso. NGK worked fine on my Dirt and Street Bikes, so I chose NGK?
When I have to Repeat A Procedure, Weather Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical, I say Same thing.
"Second Verse, Same as the First"
Been saying for Years, never heard anyone else say. Unless they were Singing.
Thanks, checking Throttle Body Video next.
Thanks again
Great video!! Thank you for sharing the goods with us.
I just bought a 2002 Toyota Kruger(Highlander) v6 3L imported from Japan. I love it! It only has about 76,500 kms on it, and is in excellent condition, so I feel really really fortunate to have found her. Watching everything I can about this vehicle.
How many "shop hours" should I expect a non-toyota shop to charge for the labour on the sparkplugs replacement?
Thanks alot!!
Thanks for watching Shane! You should expect a shop to charge 3 hours to do it or so.
Perfect!! Good job👍
Tank you for this video, it’s a good job.
Thank you, I hope I can do this coming weekend 😅
Good luck!
Clear and simple to follow video! Very helpful, thank you :-)
Great to hear!
Thanks this video was very helpful
So I suspect it would be beneficial to go ahead and change plugs if replacing the valve cover gaskets ?
Great video brO... it helped me out... 💯👍🏼
That 14mm on the back is definitely the most difficult part. That might be why this bolt never gets mentioned in any of the videos. :D
Because its super difficult. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for helping me fix my car!
Thanks for watching!
LOL, yah we put it back!!!! love it.
Great video!
Thank you for watching!
The step-by-step tutorial will help me replace the spark plugs where the intake manifold is. I suggest that since 1, 3, and 5 positions are complicated to work on, I will also install new ignition coils, so I don't have to worry about them in future. Just a thought. I really appreciate the video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Best video, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the amazing guidance. I will subscribe
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for your help! I just changed my 2007 Highlander's spark plugs. My intake manifold is plastic and I couldn't get the rear bolt back in. I hope it's fine!
Glad it helped!
Did you get a code like P0354 or P0304
@@vettriley675 I didn't have any codes after the repair
Grear job man!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your effort of a good video. And an opinion on the Antiseize debate...None of the plug manufacturers recommend antiseize on plug threads. Modern plugs have a coating to ease removal. Also, lubricants affect torque values. And...lubricants are detrimental to heat dissipation.
See NGK, Bosch and Denso.
The spark plug manufacturers say NOT to use anti-seize on threads- especially NGK
Very Good Video. Thanks.
Thank you for watching Arvind!
Do you have a video showing how to locate and remove the EGR valve for the same highlander in this video?
Ryan
Can you make a video on how to change an AC compressor on a 2005 Toyota Highlander. Thanks. Your video are so precious and details. Thanks
Thanks for watching! This was my sister's car if her AC compressor goes out I'll do a video.
YOUR THE MAN!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making the video. Had to replace cop on #3. It would have been a bear without this video. Now I need to replace front head gasket. Did you make any videos on that. Doesn't look to complicated but any help would be good.
Thanks for watching! I don't have have a video on that at this time.
GREAT VIDEO !!! I have to say, I am unsure of your accent, but your voice is extremely similar to Max Headroom (that is meant as a compliment!)… probably not the first person to point that out I’m sure… Anyway, really really awesome job on the video!
Wow, thanks! I guess just generic southern California is my accent. Never head it before but I looked it up and I hear what you are saying. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for that, much appreciated, now my task is not so daunting.
Just take your time and know it is a tough job and to keep your cool. Thanks for watching!
On my 07 3.3L, there is another mounting bracket that holds the intake manifold on the right side and sits at a 5 or 10 degree angle downwards, just to the left of the throttle body.
It is in a tighter and worse position than the left mounting bolts that was shown in this vehicle, which I was able to get with a 14 ratchet wrench. It is also worse than the throttle body mounting bracket bolt.
Unfortunately, the other bolt seemed to be stripped prior to trying to get it off, hopefully the shop can cut it with a torch. Literally one of the most grueling ordeal Ive dealt with haha.
What an awful design just to change spark plugs. All because of a bolt you cant see, who hires these idiots?
Thank you for the video, it is well done.
Ryan, ever done a 2011 Highlander? I need to do this on it. It looks similar but I heard you have to take a lot more off from the 2011. Great vid! Thanks for sharing. Sub'd!! Please do more on the Highlander.
Hey Rob, I haven't worked on a Highlander that new before but it will be very similar I imagine. If I get the chance to work on that Highlander I will.
There will be more Highlander videos, that I can promise, this one is my sister's car.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
The reason for that manifold bolt by the firewall is to help support the weight of that heavy manifold it takes that excess weight off of it
I talked to a Toyota engineer recently and he told me it was mostly for engine assembly in the factory. I was dying to know. Thanks for watching!
Awesome job! Haven't worked on that motor yet. Lots of work to change plugs. I understand the oil filter on this car is a hassle also. Not what I expect from a Toyota.
What plugs do you recommend?
Thanks for watching! Those NGK plugs I used in the video are the ones I would recommend. Thanks for watching!
Oil filter is right under exaust manifold. Super easy to reach it from the top.
Do you know what that bar with all the vacuum tubes is called by I broke the plastic nib for one hose and idk what it’s called to get a new part
Thanks very helpful
Glad to hear that!
Thank you for the video 👍I'm getting a #6 misfire code and I'm guessing it's the coil wire.It is in the the front an easy job
It's either a plug, coil, or injector. Thanks for watching!
Las de enfrente es muy facil pero las de atras son dificiles saludos de aqui de Chicago
Hey CarPros, after you get that intake off, can you easily access the knock sensors and harness? Asking cause my grandaughter's Highlander needs both new plugs and knock sensors. Great video, now a sub.
Yeah it is going to be under the intake manifold, so a step beyond this. Thanks for watching and subbing!
nice tutorial
Hey thanks for watching!
Have any videos on Hyundai Santa Fe repairs?
I would recommend buying a magnetic spark plug socket. It ensures that you don't loose your spark plug and have to retrieve it. It's cheap insurance and makes the job so much easier.
Yeah true. Thanks for watching!
Doing this currently I hate that rear manifold bolt
Just did my knock sensors…. Now when I start it, it dies, or rough idles, until it settles out. If revved up it bogs until it overcomes enough to raise rpm’s. Any ideas what it could be?
This looks like too much work, lol. I may just pay someone to do it. But thanks for showing me how much of a pain it is. That bold in the very back that you couldn't get a wrench to, I think that was the deal-breaker for me.
It's no joke on this car. No problem! Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros more importantly, thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge!
There are a lot of unholy reasons why automotive engineers do what they do. Gotta change my mother in laws Highlander spark
plugs soon.
My mother in law knows better to ask me to do any work on her car. I might accidentally cut the brake line or something. :;) LOL
I KNOW I LIKE 4 CYCLE MORE NOW. I GOT TO GIVE TO HIM THIS IS NICE TO LEARN ABOUT.
Do you need an air compressor for the driver or will a battery powered one work just as good?
Good job Thanks
😆 yeah. Automotive engineers of this car answer to Darth Vader.
- Thank you.
Great video. Great work.
How did you get the stubborn nut out?
True.
A lot of effort. Rocking the engine forward a quarter of an inch helped. But it was very challenging. Thanks for watching!
I used a 1/2 inch socket 14mm and socket wrench it fit but the 14 mm bolt from hell was still a job.
Unbolt the 2 support brackets underneath instead of fighting the bolt from the top just make sure you unbolt the P/S hose brackets and take manifold out with support brackets ezy peezy.
This is the correct way to change spark plugs
Thanks for watching Steve!
got an 05 highlander, is it okay just to replace the 3 easy one for now and then have some pro do it later on?
It will just cause uneven wear on your coil packs. But this car had that done and seemed fine. If a coil pack goes back I promise it would be on the back 3. Thanks for watching!
Have you don this on a 2000 Lexus RX 300?
That bolt is there for (as far as I know) all 2008 and older Toyota v6’s
That's an annoying one for sure! Thanks for watching Jacob!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
So how did you get that 14mm bolt out that held the intake manifold in near the firewall? Did you use a socket or wrench?
Socket on a thumb ratchet. I have also seen people use a large pry bar to pry a bit more space between the engine and firewall. Thanks for watching!
do you need to take the throttle unit off or can you keep it on?
Hello where can I find the tool to open behind 14 mm bolt and what that call please let us know I appreciate
HI,
Please give me the link for throttle body removal for this engine, I could not find it. Thanks.
Changed the back 3 plugs and coils. A little tight I have biggish hands. Used a flexible extender for plug removal. Just need a lot of patience. This thing was made in japan. Great vehicle for being over 20.
Nice work! It's a great car but these plugs were a bear!
Could you just take out the intake bolts and grounds and move the entire assembly back a little without taking off the throttle body to get to the rear spark plugs?
Not really. You would be bending the mount strap and it might break a piece of the intake plenum. I would just do it the hard way and not worry about it. Thanks for watching!
NICE VIDEO
Thanks for watching!