Knock Sensor -- Removal |
| 1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag activation.
| 2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
Remove the radiator cap.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and radiator drain cock plug, and then drain the coolant.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
| 3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR |
Disconnect the vacuum hose.
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the 2 bolts and intake air connector.
| 4. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the starter connector.
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Disconnect the terminal cap.
Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
| 5. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY |
Disconnect the throttle position sensor and control motor connector.
Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and throttle body.
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Remove the gasket.
| 6. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD |
Disconnect the vacuum hose.
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Disconnect the purge line hose and purge VSV connector.
Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts, intake manifold and gasket.
| 7. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR |
Disconnect the sensor connector.
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Remove the bolt and sensor.