Knock Sensor: Inspection

REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.
REMOVE PS PUMP REAR STAY
REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 1

Fig 1: Removing Knock Sensor
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1. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
2. Using SST, remove the knock sensor.
  1. SST 09816-30010
REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STARTER (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 2 (See step 2)
INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.

If there is continuity, replace the sensor.

Fig 2: Inspecting Knock Sensors

REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
1. Using SST, install the knock sensor.
  1. SST 09816-30010
  2. Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
2. Connect the knock sensor connector.
REEINSTALL STARTER (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
REINSTALL OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
HINT:

Use a new O-ring.
REINSTALL PS PUMP REAR STAY
1. Torque: 39.2 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
REINSTALL ENGINE COVER
Reinstall the engine cover with the 4 nuts.