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Knock Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not allow fuel to spray when removing the pipe between the high pressure side fuel pump and the fuel injectors. The fuel in the pipe is highly pressurized.

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER LH
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER RH
7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH
9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY
13. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
14. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
15. REMOVE NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
17. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY
18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK
19. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
20. REMOVE WATER HOSE JOINT
21. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER
22. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL PIPE
23. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL PIPE
24. REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
25. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL PIPE
26. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL PIPE
27. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
28. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE




29. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
a. Disconnect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 knock sensors.

INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
a. Install the 2 knock sensors so that they are horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

HINT: It is acceptable for the knock sensor to be tilted +10° to -5°.

b. Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.

2. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR SEAL
3. INSTALL INJECTOR
4. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
5. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
6. INSTALL NO. 3 FUEL PIPE
7. CONNECT NO. 2 FUEL PIPE
8. INSTALL FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
9. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL PIPE
10. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL PIPE
11. INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
12. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
13. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK
14. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
15. CONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
16. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
17. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE
18. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKAGE
19. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY
20. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
21. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
22. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
23. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH
24. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
25. INSTALL FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER RH
26. INSTALL FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR UPPER LH
27. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
28. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
29. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
30. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
31. CHECK FUNCTION THROTTLE BODY