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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
The sensors screws into the cylinder block, directly below the intake manifold.
1. Remove intake manifold plenum refer to the Engine.

Fig.16 Knock Sensor:




2. Disconnect electrical connector from knock sensor.
3. Use a crows foot socket to remove the knock sensors.

INSTALLATION
The sensors screws into the cylinder block, directly below the intake manifold.
1. Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.) torque. Over or under tightening effects knock sensor performance resulting in possible improper spark control.
2. Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
3. Install intake manifold plenum. Refer to the Engine.