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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair






Knock Sensor Overview

Two sensors are installed knock sensor 1 (G61) and knock sensor 2 (G66).






1 Cylinder Block

2 Plug

30 Nm

With a rolled up seal.

The hole in the cylinder block for locking the crankshaft using the locking pin (T40069).

3 Knock Sensor 1 (G61)

Note the installed position: Wire connection points downward vertically.

4 Bolt

20 Nm

Tightening specification affects the function of the knock sensor.

5 Bolt

10 Nm

6 Cover Plate

7 Bayonet Connection

8 Wire Clip

Clipped on the cover plate.

9 Knock Sensor 2 (G66)

Note the installed position: Wire connection points 45° toward the right on the outside.

10 Wire Bracket

Bolted to the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) valve.

11 Connector

Green for the knock sensor 1.

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Harness Connectors for the Knock Sensors ].

Contacts are gold plated.

12 Connector

Gray for the knock sensor 2.

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Harness Connectors for the Knock Sensors ].

Contacts are gold plated.

Installed Position of the Harness Connectors for the Knock Sensors





1. Green for the knock sensor 1

2. Gray for the knock sensor 2