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


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Note
•  Put a tray under the converter housing to receive the engine coolant.
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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

2.  Perform the following procedure for easier access:

1.  Complete the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7].)
2.  Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
4.  Remove the throttle body connector. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
5.  Remove the vacuum hose (to purge solenoid valve). (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
6.  Remove the vacuum hose (to master back). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
7.  Remove the dynamic chamber. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
9.  Remove the fuel distributor. (See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
10.  Remove the intake manifold. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Water inlet pipe
2
O-ring
3
KS connector
4
KS

Note
•  Lubricate the new O-ring with clean engine coolant for installation.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  Complete the “AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7].)