MIVEC

KNOCK SENSOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [3.8L ENGINE-MIVEC]

CAUTION: When the knock sensor replacement is performed, use scan tool MB991958 to initialize the learning value. (Refer to Initialization Procedure for Learning Value in MFI Engine)

Removal Steps 1-3:

Required Special Tool:
- MD998773: Knock Sensor Wrench

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] KNOCK SENSOR REMOVAL







Use special tool MD998773 to remove the knock sensor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ KNOCK SENSOR INSTALLATION







Use special tool MD998773 to tighten the knock sensor to the specified torque in the same manner as removal.

Tightening torque: 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)

]]B[[ CLIP INSTALLATION







1. Install the clip to the timing belt front upper cover as shown.
2. Tighten the clip mounting bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 ft-lb)