Knock Sensor Removal

Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly from the radiator assembly.

Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs, then drain the coolant.

HINT:

Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

Disengage the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal RH.

Remove the 2 clips.

Disengage the 4 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 4 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and cowl top panel outer sub-assembly.

Remove the 7 clips and intake duct seal.

Hold the front of the V-bank cover and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the retainer on the rear of the cover and remove the cover.

NOTICE:

Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and air cleaner inlet.

Disconnect the 3 vacuum hoses.

Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector (^*1).

Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose (^*2).

Disconnect the hose band (^*3).

Disconnect the 3 bands, and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

Disconnect the vacuum hose and hose clamp.

Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.

Remove the bolt and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle with motor body assembly. (^*1)

Disconnect the vapor feed hose. (^*2)

Disconnect the throttle with motor body assembly connector and clamp. (^*3)

Disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose. (^*4)

Disconnect the union to check valve hose. (^*5)

Remove the bolt and vacuum hose clamp.

Disconnect the connector.

Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts. (^*1)

Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and intake air surge tank. (^*2)

Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank.

Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.

Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel pipe.

NOTICE:

1. Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before this operation and clean the connector as necessary.
   
2. It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If mud enters the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
   
3. Remove the quick connector by hand.
   
4. Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
   
5. If the pipe and the connector are stuck, try wiggling or pushing and pulling the connector to release it and pull the connector off of the pipe carefully.
   

Uniformly loosen and remove the 6 bolts and 4 nuts.

Remove the intake manifold and 2 gaskets.

Disconnect the 2 knock control sensor connectors.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 knock control sensors.