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Engine Control System/Fuel System

Knock Sensor (KS) Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0102030405023.517N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Drain the engine coolant (refer to "Cooling System" in Group EM).
  3. Remove the upper radiator hose (refer to "Cooling System" in Group EM).
  4. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
  5. Remove the intake manifold (refer to "Intake and Exhaust System" in the EM group).
  6. Remove the mounting bolt (A) and remove the sensor from the cylinder block.

Installation
  • Install the component with the specified torque.
  • Note that internal damage may occur if the component is dropped. In this case, inspect it before use.
  1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Knock Sensor Mounting Bolt: 18.6 ~ 24 N·m

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