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Left Side





LEFT SIDE KNOCK SENSOR

1. Remove the mixing chamber Intake Manifold - Removal.




2. Remove the serpentine belt.
3. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Tighten bolts (1) to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.).
- Tighten bolt (3) to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).





4. Remove bolts (1) and the intake manifold support bracket (2).





5. Release the lock tabs (1) and lift up on the wire harness.





6. Remove bolt (1) and wire harness support bracket (2).





7. Disconnect the coolant temp sensor (1) harness connector.
8. Remove the three cooling manifold bolts (2).





9. Disconnect the oil jet control valve (1) harness connector.





10. Disconnect the coolant pump actuator vacuum line (1).





11. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor (1) harness connector.
12. Remove the two bolt (2) from thermostat housing.





13. Remove the bolts (1) from the cooling manifold.





14. Disconnect the coolant hose (1) to the oil cooler and remove cooling manifold.





15. Remove bolt (1) and the left knock sensor (2).