Removal (To 12/2010): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- PREVENT GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL
- REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 75
- REMOVE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR
- Disconnect the 2 knock control sensor connectors.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 knock control sensors.