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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011MATRIX AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMKNOCK SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL
2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Removal
2011 Toyota Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Removal
2AZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL: KNOCK SENSOR: REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
(a) Discharge fuel system pressure Service Precautions.
2. DRAIN COOLANT Service and Repair
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
6. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL Removal
7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal
9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL Removal
11. REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Strut Bar) Removal
12. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE Removal
14. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY Removal
15. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
(a) Disconnect the ventilation hose.
(b) Disconnect the union to check valve hose.
(c) Separate the wire harness clamp from the intake manifold.
(d) Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and intake manifold.
(e) Remove the intake manifold gasket.
18. REMOVE NO. 1 INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR
(a) Remove the No. 1 intake manifold insulator.
19. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.
(b) Remove the nut and knock sensor.
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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.