OEM 2008 Scion tC Knock Sensor

2008 Scion tC Knock Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the Knock Sensor and complete the associated components on 2008 Scion tC?

  A: You should first orient the Knock Sensor correctly then secure its nut before tightening to 20 Nm (205 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf) and finally connect the sensor connector. Install the intake manifold insulator onto the cylinder block then place a new gasket into the intake manifold and tighten it with 5 bolts and 2 nuts at 30 Nm (305 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf). Screw the union to the check valve hose inside the vacuum hose clamp and mount the wire harness clamp before connecting the camshaft timing oil control valve connector then secure the union to the check valve hose at the brake booster while matching the paint mark position with the hose clamp angle. The heater water outlet hose must connect to the water by-pass pipe and heater radiator unit and the heater water inlet hose should be connected to the cylinder head and heater radiator unit through the hose clamp process while keeping the hose clamp angles correct. Verify pipe positioning with the connector before pushing until you hear a "click" for proper joining. Always inspect for any harm caused by foreign objects before performing the.JMenuItem. After successful joining pull on the connector to confirm proper hook-up. Workers should install the fuel delivery pipe and throttle body with the air cleaner cap. Then they should secure the cowl body mounting bracket lower LH using a bolt and clip which requires a torque setting of 13 Nm (135 kgf-cm, 10 ft-lbf). Attach the cowl top panel outer with its 7 bolts while tightening them to 13 Nm (135 kgf-cm, 10 ft-lbf) then secure the wire harness clamp. Plug the cable to the negative battery terminal while adding engine coolant before checking for any engine coolant and fuel leakage. The installation sequence includes engine cover then cowl top ventilator louver LH followed by hood to cowl top seal attachment before both front wiper arm installation under which front wiper arm head cap removal is followed by system initialization which needs attention since some systems require battery terminal initialization when disconnected.