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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair








COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant.
2. Remove air cleaner hose.
3. Remove No.2 timing belt cover.
4. Remove intake air connector.
5. Remove fuel pressure regulator.
6. Remove intake manifold assembly.
7. Remove water bypass pipe and knock sensor wire.





8. Remove knock sensors.
Using SST; remove the knock sensor. SST 09817-16011

INSTALLATION

1. Reinstall knock sensors.
Using SST, install the knock sensor. SST 09817-16011

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

2. Reinstall water bypass pipe and knock sensor wire.
3. Reinstall intake manifold assembly.
4. Reinstall fuel pressure regulator.
5. Reinstall intake air connector.
6. Reinstall No.2 timing belt cover.
7. Reinstall air cleaner hose.
8. Refill with engine coolant.
9. Recheck engine coolant level.