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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Remove the intake manifold (Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " in EM group).
  3. Disconnect the injector connector (A).
  4. Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the sensor from the cylinder block.
Fig 1: Knock Sensor Component Location, Connector And Mounting Bolts
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