Knock Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the intercooler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Disconnect the connector from the knock sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Knock Sensor Connector
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Remove the knock sensor from cylinder block.

Fig 3: Locating Knock Sensor Mounting Bolts
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