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Knock Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Install the 2 knock sensors so that they are horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • It is acceptable for the sensor to be tilted +10 to -5°.
      • The bank 1 connector is black and the bank 2 connector is gray.
    2. Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
      Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensor Installation Position
      G05285394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL NO. 3 FUEL PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT NO. 2 FUEL PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL PIPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER  (See REMOVAL )
  12. CONNECT WATER HOSE JOINT  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  16. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  (See INSTALLATION  )
  17. CONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE  (See INSTALLATION  )
  18. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKAGE  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  19. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  20. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  28. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  29. CHECK FUNCTION THROTTLE BODY  (See REMOVAL  )
  30. INSTALL V-BANK COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  31. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  33. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  34. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.