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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair




Technical values







Preliminary work for removing knock sensor
1. Place protective covers on the vehicle to avoid damaging the body.
2. Remove intake-air distributor.

Removing knock sensor
1. Release and disconnect cable plug -1-.
2. Mark installation position of knock sensor so that cable plug can be reconnected after installation.







3. Remove knock sensor -3- by unscrewing the Torx screw (M8 x 35) -2-.

Installing knock sensor
1. Insert knock sensor -3- in the original position and then screw in and tighten the Torx screw (M8 x 35) -2-. - Tightening torque: 15 ft. lbs.







2. Push on cable plug -1-.

Subsequent work for installing knock sensor
1. Install intake-air distributor for the relevant cylinder bank.