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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection







COMPONENTS

INSPECTION

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE
3. REMOVE NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER
4. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
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




9. INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.
If there is continuity, replace the sensor.

10. INSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
Using SST, install the knock sensor.
SST 09817-16011

Torque: 39 Nm (400 kg.cm, 29 ft.lb)

11. REINSTALL WATER BYPASS PIPE AND KNOCK SENSOR WIRE
12. REINSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
13. REINSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
14. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
15. REINSTALL NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER
16. REINSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE
17. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
18. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL