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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Knock Sensor

Preliminary work for removing knock sensor

1. Place protective covers on the vehicle to avoid damaging the body.
2. Remove intake-air distributor.

Removing knock sensor
1. Release and disconnect cable plug-1-.
2. Mark installation position of knock sensor so that cable plug can be reconnected after installation.
3. Remove knock sensor -3- by unscrewing the Torx screw (M8 x 35) -2-.







Installing knock sensor
1. Insert knock sensor -3- in the original position and then screw in and tighten the Torx screw (M8 x 35) -2-.
Tightening torque: 15 ftlb..
2. Push on cable plug -1-.







Subsequent work for installing knock sensor
1. Install intake-air distributor for the relevant cylinder bank.