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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.

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

      HINT:

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

      Fig 1: Identifying Knock Control Sensor Angle
      G05200269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Knock Sensor Connectors
      G05200270Courtesy 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: Identifying Intake Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence
      G05200271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
    1. Connect the radiator hose inlet.
      Fig 4: Locating Radiator Hose Inlet
      G05200272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE 
    1. Connect the heater water inlet hose.
      Fig 5: Locating Heater Water Inlet Hose
      G05200262Courtesy 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.
      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.
      Fig 6: Aligning Quick Connector With Pipe
      G05200274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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: Locating Intake Manifold With Bolts And Nuts
      G05200275Courtesy 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: Locating Engine Hunger No. 1 With Bolts
      G05200276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the ventilation hose.
      Fig 9: Locating Ventilation Hose
      G05200258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Connect the fuel vapor feed hose (A).
    9. Connect the water by-pass hose No.3 (B).
    10. Connect the water by-pass hose No.2 (C).
    11. Connect the throttle motor connector (D).
      Fig 10: Locating Throttle Motor Connector And Water By-Pass Hose
      G05200236Courtesy 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: Locating Emission Control Valve Set With Nuts
      G05275821Courtesy 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 (for Engine)  (See COOLANT (FOR ENGINE) )
  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  18. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK  (See COOLING SYSTEM )
  19. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK  (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 SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  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 NO.2  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

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