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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION
1. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY
2. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR
3. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD




4. 1ZZ-FE:

REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
a. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the knock sensor.

SST 09816-30010




5. 2ZZ-GE:

REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
a. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
b. Remove the nut and knock sensor.




6. 1ZZ-FE:

INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR

Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between the terminal and body.

If there is continuity, replace the sensor.




7. 2ZZ-GE:

INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR

Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Resistance: 120 - 280 KOhm at 20 °C (68 °F).

If the resistance is not specified, replace the sensor.

8. 1ZZ-FE:

REINSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
a. Using SST, install the knock sensor.

SST 09816-30010

b. Connect the knock sensor connector.

9. 2ZZ-GE:

REINSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
a. Install the knock sensor with the nut.
b. Connect the knock sensor connector.

10. REINSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
11. REINSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR
12. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY