Knock Sensor: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
1. Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts, intake manifold and gasket.
Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold
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REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
1. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
2. Remove the nut and knock sensor.
Fig 2: Removing Knock Sensor
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INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
1. Install the sensor with the nut.
  Torque: 20 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT: Angling the knock sensor below the horizontal (below 0°) is recommended.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Knock Sensor
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2. Connect the sensor connector.
INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
1. Install a new gasket and the intake manifold with the 5 bolts and 2 nuts.
  Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
Fig 4: Installing Intake Manifold
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INSTALL THROTTLE BODY ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
CHECK CONNECTION OF VACUUM HOSE
ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )