Knock Sensor Replacement How To - Toyota 4Runner Pickup 3.0 3VZE Intake Manifold Removal

Replacing the knock sensor on a 1988 - 1995 Toyota 4Runner/Pickup with the 3.0 3VZE V6. YES, it's THAT hard to get to it! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news guys, it isn't easy! This can also be used to assist you in removing the intake manifold if you're replacing a head gasket (common) or doing any other work to your Toyota 3VZE.

Applies to 1988-1995 Toyota Pickup and 4Runner with the 3.0 V6.

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0:00 Intro
0:50 Removing parts
2:04 Vac lines, coolant lines, fuel lines removed
2:29 Intake manifold bolt locations
3:09 Removing intake manifold
3:17 Knock sensor location
3:30 Removing lower intake manifold
4:29 Removing water outlet and timing cover
5:33 Removing idler pulley (be aware of timing)
6:35 Lower intake removed
6:53 Knock sensor hiding in the valley


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