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Knock Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Install the 2 knock sensors so that it is horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.
      Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensors Is Horizontal
      G04110907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      It is acceptable for the sensor to be tilted 5°. 

    2. Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying Knock Sensor Connectors
      G04110908Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WATER OUTLET (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.

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

    2. Retighten the water outlet mounting bolts and nuts.

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

    3. Connect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
    4. Install the ground cable with the nut.

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

      Fig 3: Tightening Bolts And Nuts In Sequence
      G04110909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
    1. Connect the radiator hose inlet.
      Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Hose Inlet
      G04110910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE 
    1. Connect the heater water inlet hose.
      Fig 5: Identifying Heater Water Inlet Hose
      G04110911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the quick connector with the pipe, then push in the quick connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel hose to the fuel pipe.
      Fig 6: Aligning Quick Connector With Pipe
      G04110912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the quick connector and pipe before this work.
      • After connecting the fuel hose, confirm that it is securely connected by pulling the quick connector.
    2. Install the fuel pipe clamp No.1.
  7. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK 
    1. Install a new gasket to the intake air surge tank.
    2. Using a socket hexagon wrench 8 mm, install the intake manifold with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Connect the ground cable connector.
      Fig 7: Identifying Intake Manifold With Bolts And Nuts
      G04110913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the surge tank stay No. 2 (A) with the 2 bolts.

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

    5. Install the surge tank stay No. 1 (B) with the 2 bolts.

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

    6. Install the engine hunger No. 1 (C) with the 2 bolts.

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

      Fig 8: Identifying Surge Tank Stay No. 1 With Bolts
      G04110914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the ventilation hose.
      Fig 9: Identifying Ventilation Hose
      G04110915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Connect the fuel vapor feed hose (A).
    9. Connect the water bypass hose No.3 (B).
    10. Connect the water bypass hose No.2 (C).
    11. Connect the throttle motor connector (D).
      Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Vapor Feed Hose
      G04110916Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET 
    1. Install the emission control valve set with the 2 nuts (A).

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No.2 (B).
    3. Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No.1 (C).
    4. Connect the wire harness clamp (D).
    5. Connect the VSV connector (E).
      Fig 11: Identifying Emission Control Valve Set With Nuts
      G04110917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  10. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. INSTALL RESERVOIR BRACKET (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  14. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  15. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. ADD COOLANT (See  COOLANT  ) 
  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  18. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  COOLING SYSTEM  ) 
  19. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  20. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  22. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY 
  23. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  24. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  25. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  26. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  27. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Some system need initialization when reconnecting the battery cable. (See INITIALIZATION )