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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION
1. REMOVE ENGINE FROM VEHICLE
2. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY




3. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
a. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the sensor.

SST 09817-16011




4. INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR

Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.

If there is continuity, replace the sensor.

5. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
a. Using SST, install the sensor.

SST 09817-16011

Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

b. Connect the sensor connector.

6. REINSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL ENGINE TO VEHICLE