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Knock Sensor (KS) Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (Refer to PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  4. Disconnect the KS connector.
  5. Remove the KS. (Refer to KS INSTALLATION NOTE (SKYACTIV-G 2.0) .) (Refer to KS INSTALLATION NOTE (SKYACTIV-G 2.5) .)
    Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensor And Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G10960353Courtesy of MAZDA
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.