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Knock Sensor, Replacing




REPLACING KNOCK SENSORS (KS)




Removing the knock sensor (KS)
Remove the cable from the battery negative terminal. First read Note when disconnectinglconnecting the battery lead. Note When Disconnecting/Connecting the Battery Lead.
Empty the fuel injection system Service and Repair
Remove the intake manifold

Remove
- the screws for the knock sensors (KS)
- the tie strap at the connector.
Disconnect the connector. Pull the sensors downwards and past the rear edge of the starter motor bracket.

Installing knock sensors (KS)
Install the new sensor. Tighten by hand.
Route the cables on the outside of the starter motor bracket.
Align the sensors. The cable from the sensor for cylinder 2 = 3 o'clock and from the sensor for cylinder 4 = 6 o'clock.
Tighten the knock sensors (KS) to 20 Nm.
Press the connectors for the knock sensors (KS) together.
Check that the wiring is correctly positioned.
Secure with a tie strap at the starter motor bracket.
Install the intake manifold
Install the battery negative lead. First read Note when disconnecting/connecting the battery lead. Note When Disconnecting/Connecting the Battery Lead.