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Knock Sensor: Removal: Removal

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  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 
    1. Discharge fuel system pressure. Refer to PRECAUTION .
  2. DRAIN COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  6. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  10. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  11. REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Strut Bar)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  12. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE  See step  3
  14. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY  See step  4
  15. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  16. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  17. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    Fig 1: Locating Ventilation Hose
    GTY160880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the ventilation hose.
    2. Disconnect the union to check valve hose.
      Fig 2: View Of Check Valve Hose Clamp
      GTY160881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the wire harness clamp from the intake manifold.
      Fig 3: Remove/Install Intake Manifold
      GTY292886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and intake manifold.
    5. Remove the intake manifold gasket.
      Fig 4: View Of Intake Manifold Gasket
      GTY161847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE NO. 1 INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the No. 1 intake manifold insulator.
  19. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 
    Fig 5: Locating Knock Sensor Connector & Nut
    GTY165737Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Remove the nut and knock sensor.
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