Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Component Tests and General Diagnostics


KNOCK SENSOR INSPECTION

1. Drain engine coolant.
2. Remove air cleaner hose.
3. Remove No.2 timing belt cover.
4. Remove intake air connector.
5. Remove fuel pressure regulator.
6. Remove intake manifold assembly.
7. Remove water bypass pipe and knock sensor wire.





8. Remove knock sensors.
Using SST; remove the knock sensor. SST 09817-16011





9. Inspect knock sensors.
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.
If there is continuity, replace the sensor.
10. Reinstall knock sensors.
Using SST, install the knock sensor. SST 09817-16011

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

11. Reinstall water bypass pipe and knock sensor wire.
12. Reinstall intake manifold assembly.
13. Reinstall fuel pressure regulator.
14. Reinstall intake air connector.
15. Reinstall No.2 timing belt cover.
16. Reinstall air cleaner hose.
17. Refill with engine coolant.
18. Recheck engine coolant level.