Knock Sensor -- Removal |
| 1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
Loosen the lower radiator drain cock plug.
- CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the lower radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot.
- Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator cap.
| 2. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER |
Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover to remove the cover.
- NOTICE:
- Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.
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| 3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and the 2 wire harness clamps.
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Disconnect the ventilation hose and loosen the hose clamp.
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Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose.
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| 4. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD |
Disconnect the throttle body connector and the 2 water by-pass hoses.
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Separate the wire harness clamp and remove the bolt and wire harness bracket.
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Separate the 2 hoses.
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Separate the ventilation hose.
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Separate the 2 wire harness clamps.
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Separate the 2 wire harness clamps.
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Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts and remove the intake manifold stay and intake manifold with throttle body.
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Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
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| 5. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR |
Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
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Remove the bolt and remove the knock sensor.