Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal

[Knock Sensor #1 (Bank 1)]
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).




3. Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the sensor from the cylinder block.




[Knock Sensor #2 (Bank 2)]
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).




3. Drain the engine coolant .
4. Remove the radiator upper hose .
5. Remove the coolant pipe [Bank 2] .
6. Remove the oil level gauge .
7. Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the sensor from the cylinder block.






Installation

CAUTION:
- Install the component with the specified torques.
- Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. In this case, use it after inspecting.

CAUTION:
- The sensor connector must be installed parallel to the direction of the engine.

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Knock sensor installation bolt:
15.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.6 - 2.4 kgf.m, 11.6 - 17.4 lb-ft)