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Tacoma Spark plugs Install Guide

Your Tacoma

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This page covers the US Tacoma V6.

Restores lost power
Hard$70–$702–5 hrs
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Why do it

Worn plugs cost power and throttle response.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Work on a cold engine. Do one plug at a time.
  • Work on a cold engine. Do one plug at a time.

Steps

  1. Remove the intake

    • Take off the intake.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2005-2015) (0:26–2:40)

  2. Remove the coil

    • Pull each coil.
    Watch this step (2:40–3:09)

  3. Swap the plugs

    • Replace each plug and torque it.
    Watch this step (3:09–4:35)

  4. Refit the coil

    • Refit each coil.
    Watch this step (4:35–5:34)

  5. Reassemble

    • Refit the intake and connections.
    Watch this step (5:34–7:38)

  6. Remove the engine parts

    • Take off the parts on top.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2016-2023) (0:00–1:30)

  7. Remove the intake manifold

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (1:30–6:18)

  8. Swap the plugs

    • Replace each plug and torque it.
    Watch this step (6:18–10:17)

  9. Refit the manifold

    • Refit the manifold.
    Watch this step (10:17–14:34)

  10. Finish up

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (14:34–15:59)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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