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Knock Sensor, Intake Manifold (3MZ-FE): Replacement

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See  FUEL SYSTEM (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) 
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  ENGINE COOLANT (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See  FUEL INJECTOR ASSY (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See  FUEL INJECTOR ASSY (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  9. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 
    1. Remove the pipe from the clamp.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the engine moving control rod and setting condenser
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Moving Control Rod
    G00960245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Disconnect the fuel pipe No. 1
      1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
      2. Pinch the tube connector, then pull out the fuel pipe No. 1
      NOTE:
      • Check around the quick connector for dirt or mud before this operation. Remove the dirt if necessary.
      • Be careful of mud because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and quick connector that can be contaminated.
      • Do not use any tools in this operation.
      • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the quick connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag
      • When the pipe and quick connector are stuck, push and pull the quick connector to release and pull the quick connector out carefully.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Pipe No. 1
      G00960246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 3: Checking Tube Connector
      G00960247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the heater inlet water hose.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Inlet Water Hose
      G00960248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the nut, then disconnect the ground cable.
    4. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Connectors
      G00960249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. In order to remove the intake manifold, using several steps, remove the 9 bolts and 2 nuts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Removing Intake Manifold
      G00960250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE WATER OUTLET
    1. Disconnect the bond cable No. 1 connector.
    2. Disconnect the pipe of the radiator reserve tank.
    3. Lock the hose clamp as shown in the illustration, then disconnect the radiator hose inlet.
      Fig 7: Removing Water Outlet
      G00960251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
    5. Remove the clamp.
    6. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers.
    7. Lock the hose clamp as shown in the illustration. Then remove the water outlet together with water by-pass hose No. 1.
    8. Remove the 2 gaskets from the 2 cylinder heads.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
      G00919773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOTE KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the 2 knock sensors.
      Fig 9: Removing Knock Sensor
      G00919774Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Install the 2 knock sensor with the 2 nuts as shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 20 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the 2 knock sensor connector.
      Fig 10: Installing Knock Sensor
      G00919775Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL WATER OUTLET 
    1. Install 2 new gaskets to the 2 cylinder heads.
    2. Install the water outlet together with water by-pass hose No. 1, then unlock the hose clamp.
    3. Tighten the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers.

      Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

    4. Install the clamp.
    5. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
    6. Connect the bond cable No. 3 connector.
    7. Connect the pipe of the radiator reserve tank.
    8. Connect the radiator hose inlet, then unlock the hose clamp.
  15. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers. Using several steps, tighten the 9 bolts and 2 nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

    2. Retighten the 9 water outlet mounting bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

    3. Install the ground cable with the nut.

      Torque: 8.4 N.m (86 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf) 

    4. Connect the heater inlet water hose.
      Fig 11: Installing Intake Manifold
      G00919777Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the fuel pipe No. 1.
      1. Push in the quick connector to the pipe until it makes a "click" sound.
        Fig 12: Connecting Fuel Pipe No. 1
        G00919778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:
        • Check the connected part for damage or foreign objects.
        • After connecting, check if the quick connector and pipe are securely connected by pulling them.
      2. Install the fuel pipe clam.
  16. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD 

    Torque: 

    23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) for bolt A 

    64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) for bolt B 

    Fig 13: Installing Engine Moving Control Rod
    G00919779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See  FUEL INJECTOR ASSY (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  18. INSTALL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See  FUEL INJECTOR ASSY (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  19. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  20. CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE 
  21. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) 

    Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

  22. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See  ENGINE COOLANT (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  23. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  COOLING SYSTEM  ) 
  24. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  25. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  26. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  27. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See  PRECAUTION  )