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Knock Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Install the 2 sensors with the 2 nuts, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensor Angle
      G05245842Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    2. Connect the 2 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 ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Tighten the intake manifolds's 9 bolts and 2 nuts little by little in the numerical order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Intake Manifold Bolts & Nuts Tightening Sequence
      G05245843Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE: In this case, 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.
    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 it makes "click" sound.
        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.
          Fig 3: Pushing Quick Connector Into Pipe
          G05245844Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Install the fuel pipe clamp.
  5. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  8. CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  10. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEAK  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  11. CHECK FUEL LEAK 
  12. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )