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Knock Sensor: Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow fuel to spray when removing the pipe between the high pressure side fuel pump and the fuel injectors. The fuel in the pipe is highly pressurized.
  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  (See REMOVAL )
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP  (See REMOVAL )
  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT (FOR ENGINE) )
  5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
    1. Remove the 7 clips and duct seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Clips And Duct Seal
    G05302589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 
    1. Remove the 4 clips and side cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Side Cover
    G05302590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH 
    1. Remove the 3 clips and side cover.
    Fig 3: Identifying Clips And Side Cover For Engine Room Side Cover RH
    G05302591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 
    1. Detach the 3 clips and remove the engine cover.
      2. Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Engine Cover
      G05302592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE WATER HOSE JOINT  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  24. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  32. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 knock sensors.
    Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Knock Sensors
    G05813703Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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