Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect battery ground cable from battery ground terminal.





2. Remove air intake chamber.





3. Remove operating cylinder. (MT vehicles only)





NOTE: Place the operating cylinder where it will not interfere the work in process.





4. Disconnect knock sensor connector.





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.








NOTE: The knock sensor connector must be connected behind the engine coolant hose within the engine components.





3. Install operating cylinder. (MT vehicles only)

Tightening torque:
37 ± 3 Nm (3.8 ± 0.3 kg.m, 27.3 ± 2.2 ft.lb)

NOTE: Apply grease to contact point of release lever and operating cylinder rod.





4. Install air intake chamber.





5. Connect battery ground cable to battery ground terminal.