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Knock Sensor: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Do not allow fuel to spray when removing the pipe between the high pressure side fuel pump and the fuel injectors. The fuel in the pipe is highly pressurized.

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  3. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 5
  5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
      Fig 1: Identifying Cool Air Intake Duct Seal Clips
      GTY146980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 7 clips and duct seal.
  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 
      Fig 2: Identifying Engine Room Side Cover LH Clips
      GTY146979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 4 clips and side cover.
  7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH 
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Room Side Cover RH Clips
      GTY146977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 3 clips and side cover.
  8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 
      Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Engine Cover
      GTY146978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Detach the 3 clips and remove the engine cover.
  9. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  10. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  15. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  16. REMOVE NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE  See step  7
  17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  See step  8
  18. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY  See step  9
  19. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  20. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
  21. REMOVE WATER HOSE JOINT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
  22. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
  24. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
  25. REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 25
  26. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 27
  27. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
  28. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
  29. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
  30. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 31
  31. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
  32. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
      Fig 5: Identifying Knock Sensor
      GTY104594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 knock sensors.
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