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Knock Sensor: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See INSTALLATION )
  2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
  5. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
    1. Disconnect the fuel pipe No. 1.
      1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
      2. Pinch the tube connector and pull out the fuel pipe No. 1.
        NOTE:
        • Check the connector for dirt, mud or other contamination. Clean if necessary.
        • Be sure to keep the tube connector, pipe and O-ring clean. They can become contaminated easily.
        • Do not use tools when disconnecting the fuel pipe.
        • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
        • When the pipe and the connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release it. Then pull the connector out carefully.
        Fig 1: Identifying Pinch Tube Connector
        G04427416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Lock the hose clamp, as shown in Fig 2.
    3. Disconnect the heater inlet water hose.
      Fig 2: Locking Hose Clamp
      G04427417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable.
    5. Disconnect the 6 fuel infector connectors.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Infector Connectors
      G04427418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Loosen and remove the intake manifold's 9 bolts and 2 nuts little by little in the numerical order shown in Fig 4.
    7. Remove the intake manifold.
      NOTE: Fully removing each bolt and nut one by one may damage the intake manifold, bolts and nuts.
  8. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 4: Removing Intake Manifold
    G04427419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE WATER OUTLET
    1. Disconnect the radiator hose inlet.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Radiator Hose Inlet
      G04427420Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
    3. Remove the clamp.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers.
    5. Lock the hose clamp as shown in Fig 6. Then remove the water outlet together with the water bypass hose No. 1.
    6. Remove the 2 gaskets from the 2 cylinder heads.
      Fig 6: Removing Clamp
      G04427421Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
    1. Disconnect the 2 sensor connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 sensors.
      Fig 7: Removing Nuts And Sensors
      G04427422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002