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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION




1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
a. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
b. Loosen the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise.
c. Remove the V-bank cover.
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE WITH RESONATOR
3. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY AND WATER OUTLET




4. REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS
a. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
b. Using SST, remove the knock sensor.
SST 09817-16011





5. INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.
If there is continuity, replace the sensor.
6. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
a. Using SST, install the knock sensor.
SST 09817-16011
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kg.cm, 29 ft.lb)
b. Connect the knock sensor connector.

7. REINSTALL WATER OUTLET AND INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
8. REINSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE WITH RESONATOR
9. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER
a. Using 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the V-bank cover with the 3 cap nuts.
b. Press down the V-bank cover fastener.