Knock Sensor (KS) Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the intake manifold. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Disconnect the KS connector.
5. Remove the KS.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Knock Sensor And Bolt With Torque Specifications

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