How to change the spark plugs on a 2006 scion tc

My friend got a quote for $174 to change her spark plugs, we went to the parts store and bought the expensive plugs for $25 and did them on the driveway in about 10 min

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This was the original quote from the shop, $174 for parts and labor

This was the original quote from the shop, $174 for parts and labor

We paid $25 for the parts at the auto parts store

We paid $25 for the parts at the auto parts store

10mm socket to take off the plastic cover, there are 2 bolts

10mm socket to take off the plastic cover, there are 2 bolts

Under the cover you will see 4 coils, they also come off with a 10mm socket

Under the cover you will see 4 coils, they also come off with a 10mm socket

Then take off the wiring harness with the clips

Then take off the wiring harness with the clips

Use your socket with extension to remove them

I used a dab of anti seize then pop the new ones in.  Repeat for all of them then put it back together. From start to finish took  no more than 10 min

I used a dab of anti seize then pop the new ones in. Repeat for all of them then put it back together. From start to finish took no more than 10 min

  • Spark plugs
  • Sockets