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&THAT hard to get to it! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news guys, it isn&easy! This can also be used to assist you in removing the intake manifold if you&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. 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 #rmgarage