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Removing Spark Plugs from Toyota Prius

Model: Toyota Prius Xw30, MK 2 - Years 2009-2015
Part: Spark plugs

Want to remove the spark plugs from a Toyota Prius? Let's see how to do it. Lift the front bonnet of the car, and start by removing the windscreen wiper blades. Remove the cover under the windscreen and unscrew the securing screws of the wiper motors. Once the wiper motors and cover are removed, access the spark plugs. Unscrew the securing bolts of the coils with a socket spanner, grasp it with your hands and twist it to extract it from the cylinder head. Use a socket spanner to unscrew the spark plugs (remove them from the cylinder head) and take the new parts for installation. Refitting all cover parts after replacing the spark plugs.

Updated on 4 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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