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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: Locating Knock Sensor Nut
      G04869389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR 
    1. Install the intake manifold insulator onto the cylinder block.
      Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Insulator
      G04869390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Install a new gasket into the intake manifold.
      Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Gasket
      G04869391Courtesy 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) 

      Fig 4: Locating Wire Harness Clamp, Nuts And Bolts
      G04869384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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
      G04869393Courtesy 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
      G04869394Courtesy 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: Locating Heater Water Inlet Hose
      G04869395Courtesy 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: Locating Hose Clamp
      G04869396Courtesy 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
        G04869397Courtesy 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: Locating Bracket Bolt And Clip
      G04869398Courtesy 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.
    3. Fig 11: Locating Panel Bolts
      G04869399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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  COOLING SYSTEM  ) 
  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.