Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

Knock Sensor Removal and Installation

NOTE: For identification of each cylinder and bank, refer to Precaution for Identification of Cylinder and Bank:N32A.

Removal

Bank-1
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove exhaust manifold.
3. Remove engine mounting and bracket.
4. Disconnect knock sensor connector.
5. Remove knock sensor (1) from cylinder block.

Bank-2
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Disconnect knock sensor connector.
3. Remove knock sensor (1) from cylinder.

Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following.
- Tighten knock sensor bolt (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Knock sensor bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 Kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)