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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT.
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE.





3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR.





4. REMOVE HIGH-TENSION CORDS WITH IGNITION COILS.
5. REMOVE TIMING BELT AND CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS.
6. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER NO.2.





7. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.
8. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.
9. REMOVE WATER BYPASS PIPE AND KNOCK SENSOR WIRE.





10. REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS.
- Using SST, remove the knock sensor. SST 09816-30010





11. INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS.
- Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.
- If there is continuity, replace the sensor.
12. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
- Using SST, install the knock sensor. SST 09816-30010

Torque: 39 Nm (29 ft lb)

13. REINSTALL WATER BYPASS PIPE AND KNOCK SENSOR WIRE.
14. REINSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.
15. REINSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.
16. REINSTALL TIMING BELT IDLER NO.2.
17. REINSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS AND TIMING BELT.
18. REINSTALL HIGH-TENSION CORDS WITH IGNITION COILS.
19. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR.
20. REINSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE.
21. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT.
22. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL.