Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Knock Sensor: Installation
- INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR
- Install the 2 knock sensors so that it is horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
It is acceptable for the sensor to be tilted 5°.
- Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
- Install the 2 knock sensors so that it is horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL WATER OUTLET (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf)
- Retighten the water outlet mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
- Install the ground cable with the nut.
Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)
- Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
- CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
- Connect the radiator hose inlet.
- CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
- Connect the heater water inlet hose.
- CONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Align the quick connector with the pipe, then push in the quick connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel hose to the fuel pipe.NOTE:
- Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the quick connector and pipe before this work.
- After connecting the fuel hose, confirm that it is securely connected by pulling the quick connector.
- Install the fuel pipe clamp No.1.
- Align the quick connector with the pipe, then push in the quick connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel hose to the fuel pipe.
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK
- Install a new gasket to the intake air surge tank.
- Using a socket hexagon wrench 8 mm, install the intake manifold with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts . Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the ground cable connector.
- Install the surge tank stay No. 2 (A) with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
- Install the surge tank stay No. 1 (B) with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
- Install the engine hunger No. 1 (C) with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the ventilation hose.
- Connect the fuel vapor feed hose (A).
- Connect the water by-pass hose No.3 (B).
- Connect the water by-pass hose No.2 (C).
- Connect the throttle motor connector (D).
- INSTALL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET
- Install the emission control valve set with the 2 nuts (A).
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
- Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No.2 (B).
- Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No.1 (C).
- Connect the wire harness clamp (D).
- Connect the VSV connector (E).
- Install the emission control valve set with the 2 nuts (A).
- INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL RESERVOIR BRACKET (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See INSTALLATION )
- ADD COOLANT (for Engine) (See COOLANT (FOR ENGINE) )
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (See COOLING SYSTEM )
- INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER NO.2 (See INSTALLATION )
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some system need initialization when reconnecting the battery cable. (See INITIALIZATION )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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