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Knock Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Install the sensor with the nut.

      Torque: 20 N*m (205 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Make sure that the knock sensor is in the correct direction.
    2. Connect the sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Installing Sensor With Nut
    G04221397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR 
    1. Install the intake manifold insulator onto the cylinder block.
      Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold Insulator Onto Cylinder Block
      G04221398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Install a new gasket into the intake manifold.
      Fig 3: Installing Gasket Into Intake Manifold
      G04221399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the intake manifold with the 5 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 30 N*m (305 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Fit the union to check valve hose into the vacuum hose clamp.
    4. Install the wire harness clamp.
    5. Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 4: Installing Intake Manifold With Bolts And Nuts
      G04221400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the union to check valve hose to the brake booster.
      NOTE: Make sure that the paint mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle.
    Fig 5: Connecting Union To Check Valve Hose To Brake Booster
    G04221401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Install the heater water outlet hose to the water bypass pipe and heater radiator unit.
      NOTE: Make sure that the paint mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle.
    Fig 6: Installing Heater Water Outlet Hose To Water Bypass Pipe
    G04221402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE 
    1. Install the heater water inlet hose to the cylinder head and heater radiator unit.
      NOTE: Make sure that the paint mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle.
      Fig 7: Installing Heater Water Inlet Hose To Cylinder Head And Heater Radiator Unit
      G04221403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the hose clamp.
      NOTE: Make sure that the paint mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle.
      Fig 8: Installing Hose Clamp
      G04221404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FUEL TUBE 
    1. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, and then push the fuel tube connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tube to the pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
      Fig 9: Aligning Fuel Tube Connector With Pipe
      G04221405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • After connecting the fuel tube connector, check that the fuel tube connector and pipe are securely connected by pulling them.
  7. INSTALL FUEL DELIVERY PIPE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY (see  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP (see  INSTALLATION  ) 
  10. INSTALL COWL BODY MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER LH 
    1. Install the bracket with the bolt and clip.

    Torque: 13 N*m (135 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 10: Installing Bracket With Bolt And Clip
    G04221406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL OUTER 
    1. Install the panel with the 7 bolts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (135 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the wire harness clamp.
  12. INSTALL WIPER LINK (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  14. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT  ) 
  15. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
    Fig 11: Installing Panel With Bolts
    G04221407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKAGE (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  17. INSTALL ENGINE COVER (see  INSTALLATION  ) 
  18. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  19. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
  23. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
    NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.