How to replace the Knock Sensor on Toyota Solara?

The first step when changing a Knock Sensor includes draining engine coolant before beginning the replacement process. Start by removing the air cleaner cap together with the attached air cleaner hose and subsequently remove the throttle body assembly and intake manifold after removing 5 bolts and 2 nuts and taking out the intake manifold and gasket. Begin by disconnecting the knock sensor connector and then remove both the nut and the knock sensor from place. Ensure the new knock sensor receives a torque of 20 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) when installing it with the nut. It is advised to mount the sensor at an angle under 0 degrees below horizontal. The first step involves connecting the sensor connector before you put on a new gasket along with the intake manifold by tightening 5 bolts and 2 nuts to 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf). After mounting the throttle body assembly users should install the air cleaner cap along with its hose. After checking the vacuum hose connection you need to install engine coolant before searching for any coolant leakages.

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Toyota Solara Knock Sensor
Part Number: 89615-32030
$145.57 MSRP: $206.07
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- Other Name: Sensor, Knock Control; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaces: 89615-20030, 89615-33010, 89615-32040, 89615-33020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Toyota Solara | SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Toyota Solara Knock Sensor
Part Number: 89615-30080
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- Other Name: Sensor, Knock Control; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: MATSUSHITA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Toyota Solara | SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Toyota Solara Knock Sensor
Part Number: 89615-12090
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- Other Name: Sensor, Knock Control; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: DENSO
- Replaces: 89615-12050, 89615-32010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Toyota Solara Knock Sensor
Part Number: 89615-12040
$184.76 MSRP: $263.80
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- Other Name: Sensor, Knock Control; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Toyota Solara Knock Sensor
Part Number: 89615-06010
$138.05 MSRP: $195.42
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- Other Name: Sensor, Knock Control; Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
- Replaces: 89615-BZ030, 89615-20090, 89615-BZ040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SE Sport, SLE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS

Toyota Solara Knock Sensor

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Knock Sensor is an important feature of Rapier's Toyota Solara, because it allows to identify engine knock, which is associated with incorrect ignition timing. This unit communicates signals to the powertrain control module (PCM) allowing ignition timing a end to be controlled to reduce undue detonation. Usually the knock sensor is piezoelectric - it directly transforms mechanical vibrations into electrical signals the pressure wave of which is constantly checked for knock signals. Different knock sensors were used in Solara models for the years, and the main goal was to maximize the engine work with least harm. These sensors enable very fine tuning of ignition timing; even varying gasoline quality and any climate change. As the knock sensor keeps the operation near the "knock limit," the engine is capable of working effectively especially when using low-octane gasoline, and thus improving both power and durability.

Toyota Solara Knock Sensor Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the Knock Sensor on Toyota Solara?
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The first step when changing a Knock Sensor includes draining engine coolant before beginning the replacement process. Start by removing the air cleaner cap together with the attached air cleaner hose and subsequently remove the Throttle Body assembly and intake manifold after removing 5 bolts and 2 nuts and taking out the intake manifold and gasket. Begin by disconnecting the knock sensor connector and then remove both the nut and the knock sensor from place. Ensure the new knock sensor receives a torque of 20 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) when installing it with the nut. It is advised to mount the sensor at an angle under 0 degrees below horizontal. The first step involves connecting the sensor connector before you put on a new gasket along with the intake manifold by tightening 5 bolts and 2 nuts to 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf). After mounting the throttle body assembly users should install the air cleaner cap along with its hose. After checking the vacuum hose connection you need to install engine coolant before searching for any coolant leakages.

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