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Remove/Install Left Rear Knock Sensor - AR15.12-P-2187SC

Engine 176 in model 223 

Fig 1: Left Rear Knock Sensor Components Location - Model 223 With Engine 176
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WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove left air filter housing.   AR09.10-P-1151SC
2 Remove cover (1).    
3 Remove steering coupling.   AR46.10-P-8000S
4 Remove screw (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, engine wiring harness to cylinder head cover *BA15.18-P-1001-01G 
5 Remove the electrical connector (3), unlock and disconnect it.    
6 Unclip retaining clip (4). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 2
7 Push both catch tabs outward (arrows) and unclip gasoline particulate filter temperature sensor (B163/1). Engine 176 in model 223
with code 961 (Exhaust system with OPF, generation 2.0)
 
8 Unscrew screw (5) and remove knock sensor (A29/2) downward. INSTALLATION NOTES :
The contact surface must be free from soiling.
Malfunction of knock sensor (A29/2) will otherwise occur.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase
*BA15.10-P-1001-02G 
9 Install in the reverse order.    
INSPECT Check     
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
10 Conduct engine test run while checking for proper operation of the engine.    
KNOCK SENSORS

Number Designation Engine 176
BA15.10-P-1001-02G Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase Nm 20
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS

Number Designation Engine 176
BA15.18-P-1001-01G Bolt, engine wiring harness to cylinder head cover Nm 9
Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)
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