Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")
Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).
[Bank 1]

Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector (Bank 1)
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[Bank 2]

Fig 2: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector (Bank 2)
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Remove the cross over fuel pipe (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Cross Over Fuel Pipe
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Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the sensor from the cylinder block.

Fig 4: Identifying Knock Sensor Installation Bolt

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