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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

Knock Sensor:





1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.




2. REMOVE PS PUMP REAR STAY

3. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 1
a. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the knock sensor.

SST 09816-30010

4. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
5. REMOVE STARTER
6. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 2 (See step 2)


1. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
a. Using SST, install the knock sensor.

SST 09816-30010

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

b. Connect the knock sensor connector.

2. REINSTALL STARTER
3. REINSTALL OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T

HINT: Use a new O-ring.

4. REINSTALL PS PUMP REAR STAY

Torque: 39.2 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

5. REINSTALL ENGINE COVER
Reinstall the engine cover with the 4 nuts.