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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection

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. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
Using SST install the knock sensor.
SST 09817-16011

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

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. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT