Knock Sensor (KS) Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the intake manifold. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Knock Sensor, Intake Manifold Stay And Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the intake manifold stay.
Disconnect the KS connector.
Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Knock Sensor And Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the KS. (See KS INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.