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Knock Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Install the 2 knock sensors with the 2 nuts, as shown in Fig 1 .

      Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Installing Knock Sensors
      G04382697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
  2. INSTALL WATER OUTLET 
    1. Install 2 new gaskets to the 2 cylinder heads.
    2. Install the water outlet together with the water bypass hose No. 1 and unlock the hose clamp.
    3. Tighten the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Install the clamp.
    5. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
    6. Connect the radiator hose inlet.
  3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Tighten the intake manifolds's 9 bolts and 2 nuts uniformly in the numerical order shown in Fig 2 .

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Fully tightening one of these bolts or nuts without partially tightening the other bolts or nuts in the group may damage the intake manifold, bolts and nuts.
      Fig 2: Tightening Intake Manifold In Numerical Sequence
      G04382698Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Retighten the water outlet mounting bolts and nuts.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Install the ground cable with the nut.

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

    4. Connect the heater inlet water hose.
    5. Connect the fuel pipe No. 1.
      1. Push the quick connector into the pipe until a "click" sound is heard.
        NOTE:
        • Check if there is any damage or contamination on the connected part.
        • After connecting, confirm that the connector and pipe are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
      2. Install the fuel pipe clamp.
      Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Pipe No. 1
      G04382699Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK 
  5. INSTALL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET 
  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  7. CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE 
  8. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 
  9. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  COOLANT  ) 
  10. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
  11. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step  INSTALLATION   )