How to replace the ignition coils 2011-2017 Toyota Camry
To replace the ignition coils on your Camry it couldnt’ be easier. You will be asked to set up, remove the ignition coil, install the new ignition coil as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 6 chapters in 15 minutes. Take your 10 mm socket and your vacuum and let’s get started!
Duration
15 minutes
Number of steps
6
Difficulty out of 5
2
Average savings
$40
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Open the hood
Step 1/1
Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.
Chapter 2:
Locate the coils
Step 1/2
Remove the engine cover.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/2
You can now see the location of the ignition coils.
Chapter 3:
Remove the ignition coil
Step 1/3
Disconnect the power from the ignition coil.To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/3
Using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, remove the bolt holding the coil.
Chapter 3:
Step 3/3
You can now carefully remove the coil, making small lateral back and forward movements.
Chapter 4:
Clean around the spark plug
Step 1/1
Tip: we recommend using a thin plastic tube taped to the end of a vacuum to properly clean around the spark plug.This prevents the dirt from falling into the motor.
Chapter 5:
Install the new ignition coil
Step 1/3
Put the coil back, pushing it in as far as possible.
Chapter 5:
Step 2/3
You can then screw the bolt back in using a ratchet.
Chapter 5:
Step 3/3
Reconnect the ignition coil.
Chapter 6:
Finalise the reassembly
Step 1/3
You can now repeat the process on the other ignition coils.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/3
Put the engine cover back on.
Chapter 6:
Step 3/3
Operation complete.
