Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

Replacing the knock sensor (KS)

Preparations





Remove
- The relay cover.
- The trim cover.
- The connector from the bracket. Open the two clamps. Pull out the cable from the protective tube.
- The battery negative lead.
- The front engine cover.
- The starter motor, see Engine replacement, transferring components Engine Replacement, Transferring Components.

Replacing the knock sensor (KS)





Remove
- The screw.
- The knock sensor (KS) from underneath. Remove the assembly with its wiring.

Install:
- The knock sensor (KS) from underneath. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm.

Note! Install the knock sensor (KS) as illustrated.

Installing components





Install:
- The starter motor, see Engine replacement, transferring components Engine Replacement, Transferring Components.
- Route the cable via the protective tube. Install the clamps.
- The connector on the bracket.
- The cover over the connector.
- The engine cover.
- The front engine cover.
- The battery negative lead.
Start the engine. Read off any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).