Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect battery ground cable from battery ground terminal.





2. Remove air cleaner assembly. (California spec. vehicles only)





3. Remove air intake chamber. (Except California spec. vehicles)





4. Remove band which holds knock sensor harness, and disconnect connector from knock sensor.





5. Remove knock sensor from cylinder block.

INSTALLATION





1. Install knock sensor to cylinder block.

Tightening torque:
23.5 ± 2.9 Nm (2.4 ± 0.3 kg.m, 17.3 ± 2.1 ft.lb)

NOTE: The knock sensor cord which is extracted from the sensor must be positioned at a 45° angle against the rear side of the engine.

2. Connect knock sensor connector and hold knock sensor harness with band.





3. Install air intake chamber. (Except California spec. vehicles)





4. Install air cleaner assembly. (California spec. vehicles only)

2500cc:

5. Connect battery ground cable to battery ground terminal.