Knock Sensor, Intake Manifold: Removal
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- DRAIN COOLANT (see REPLACEMENT )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP (see REMOVAL )
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (see INSPECTION )
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE (see REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE
- REMOVE HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
- Remove the hose clamp.
- Remove the heater water inlet hose from the heater radiator unit and cylinder head.
- REMOVE HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE
- Remove the heater water outlet hose from the heater radiator unit and water by-pass pipe.
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Disconnect the union to check valve hose from the brake booster.
- Disconnect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
- Remove the wire harness clamp.
- Remove the union to check valve hose from the vacuum hose clamp.
- Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and intake manifold.
- Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD INSULATOR
- Remove the intake manifold insulator from the cylinder block.
- REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the nut and sensor.