KNOCK SENSOR REMOVAL


  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

    Tech Tips

    Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to local regulations.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant.

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      *A w/ Dual VVT-i *B w/o Dual VVT-i
      *1 Radiator Reservoir Cap Sub-assembly *2 Radiator Reservoir Assembly
      *3 Radiator Drain Cock Plug *4 Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock Plug
      *5 2-Way - -

    2. Remove the radiator reservoir cap sub-assembly.

    3. Loosen the cylinder block water drain cock plug and drain the engine coolant from the engine.

  4. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)


  7. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD


    1. Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector.

    2. Slide the clamp and disconnect the purge line hose from the vacuum switching valve.

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      Detach the 2 wire harness clamps from the wire harness bracket.

    4. Slide the clamp and disconnect the No. 3 PCV hose from the intake manifold.

    5. Slide the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.

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      Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket from the intake manifold.

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      Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and intake manifold.

    8. Remove the gasket from the intake manifold.

    9. Remove the intake manifold insulator from the intake manifold.

    10. w/ Dual VVT-i:


      1. Remove the intake manifold insulator from the intake manifold.

  8. REMOVE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR


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      Disconnect the knock control sensor connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and the knock control sensor.