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.
2008 Scion xD AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Knock Sensor: Installation
- INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
- Install the knock sensor with the bolt as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the knock sensor connector.
- Install the knock sensor with the bolt as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Install a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
- Install the intake manifold and intake manifold stay with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the water by-pass hose and the No. 2 water by-pass hose.
- Connect the throttle body assembly connector.
- Connect the ventilation hose.
- Connect the 4 wire harness clamps.
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL GAUGE SUB - ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL OIL COOLER TUBE (for Automatic Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
- INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INJECTOR VIBRATION INSULATOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 1 DELIVERY PIPE SPACER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB - ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB - ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FUEL PIPE CLAMP (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT VACUUM HOSE (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL HARNESS BRACKET (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ENGINE WIRE HARNESS (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB - ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK
(See PRECAUTION )
- INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
- INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
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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.
