2006 Scion tC AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Knock Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Install the sensor with the nut.

      Torque: 20 N*m (205 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Make sure that the knock sensor is in the correct direction.
    2. Connect the sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Installing Sensor With Nut
    G04221397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR 
    1. Install the intake manifold insulator onto the cylinder block.
      Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold Insulator Onto Cylinder Block
      G04221398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Install a new gasket into the intake manifold.
      Fig 3: Installing Gasket Into Intake Manifold
      G04221399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the intake manifold with the 5 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 30 N*m (305 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Fit the union to check valve hose into the vacuum hose clamp.
    4. Install the wire harness clamp.
    5. Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
      Fig 4: Installing Intake Manifold With Bolts And Nuts
      G04221400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the union to check valve hose to the brake booster.
      NOTE: Make sure that the paint mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle.
    Fig 5: Connecting Union To Check Valve Hose To Brake Booster
    G04221401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE 
    1. Install the heater water outlet hose to the water bypass pipe and heater radiator unit.
      NOTE: Make sure that the paint mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle.
    Fig 6: Installing Heater Water Outlet Hose To Water Bypass Pipe
    G04221402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE 
    1. Install the heater water inlet hose to the cylinder head and heater radiator unit.
      NOTE: Make sure that the paint mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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