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Knock Sensor: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 8
  5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  9. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CENTER BRACE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  8
  12. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  14. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  15. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  16. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 75
  17. REMOVE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 knock control sensor connectors.
      Fig 1: Identifying Knock Control Sensor Connectors And Bolts
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 knock control sensors.