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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 Nut And Sensor
    G05183851Courtesy 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
    G05183852Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Install a new gasket into the intake manifold.
      Fig 3: Identifying New Gasket
      G04973396Courtesy 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: Locating Bolts, Nuts And Intake Manifold
      G05539256Courtesy 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: Locating Union
      G06276560Courtesy 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: Locating Paint Mark And Hose Clamp
      G05539266Courtesy 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 Paint Mark And Hose Clamp
      G06276562Courtesy 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
      G06276563Courtesy 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: Identifying Fuel Pipe Clamp
        G05539269Courtesy 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 INSPECTION )
  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
      G05539270Courtesy 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 
    Fig 11: Locating Panel And Bolts
    G05539271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  15. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  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.