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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection





1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY.

CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.





2. REMOVE STARTER.





3. REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS.
- Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
- Using SST 09816-30010, remove the knock sensor.





4. INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.
- If there is continuity, replace the sensor.





5. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS.
- Using SST, install the knock sensor.

Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)

- Connect the knock sensor connector.
6. REINSTALL STARTER.
7. RECONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY.