Removal (MR2)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 2002 Toyota RAV4, 2002 Toyota Prius, 2002 Toyota MR2, and 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Knock sensor is located on side of cylinder block. See Figure. Manufacturer states to remove engine and transaxle for access to knock sensor. See appropriate article in ENGINES.
- Disconnect coolant hoses from throttle body and vacuum hoses from intake manifold. Remove engine wiring harness from engine wiring harness brackets. Remove bolts/nuts, engine wiring harness brackets, intake manifold with throttle body and gasket. Using Socket (SST 09817-16011), remove knock sensor from cylinder block.