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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

KNOCK SENSOR (KS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]

NOTE: Put a tray under the converter housing to receive the engine coolant.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following part for easier access. Perform the following procedure to remove the intake manifold
1. Remove the ventilation hose.
2. Remove the vacuum hose (to purge solenoid valve).
3. Remove the fuel hose.
4. Remove the fuel distributor.
5. Remove the intake manifold.

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.






NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring with clean engine coolant for installation.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.