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2006-2013 Toyota Corolla Ignition Coil Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide to remove an old ignition coil and install a new one. This is standard maintenance for this vehicle and can be preformed with just a socket wrench with a ten millimeter head.

What you need

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    • Pop the hood and remove the black plastic cover over the engine.

    • There is nothing to unscrew, or unlatch, and the cover should lift off. Once removed, the top of the engine will look like the third picture

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    • Unplug the ignition coil you wish to replace. The coils are numbered one though four, left to right.

    • Do not unscrew the bolt on the ignition coil before this step. It makes the electrical plug more difficult to remove

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  4. 2006-2013 Toyota Corolla Ignition Coil Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the bolt of the coil that needs to be replaced.

    • Be sure to put the bolt in a place you will not lose it!

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    • Pull the coil straight up and out. It should come off of the spark plug with little resistance.

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    • Apply a pea-sized amount of grease to the new ignition coil. It should be all around the rubber tip around the bottom.

    • While not required, this step will make any future replacements much easier.

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  7. 2006-2013 Toyota Corolla Ignition Coil Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • When inserting the new ignition coil, press down lightly to ensure it is completely in place.

    • Re-plugging in the ignition coil, and re-screw it in. This can be preformed in either order.

    • Repeat steps three through five as necessary for the other three ignition coils.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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