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Remove/Install Right Rear Knock Sensor - AR15.12-P-2189SC

Engine 176 in model 223 

Fig 1: Right 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 front axle differential. Engine 176 in model 223
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR33.30-P-0525S
2 Unclip electric lines from bracket (6).    
3 Unclip electrical connectors (5) and place to one side.    
4 Press both catch tabs outward and unclip gasoline particulate filter temperature sensor (163/2). Engine 176 in model 223
with code 961 (Exhaust system with OPF, generation 2.0)
 
5 Remove bracket (4). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Holder, 48 V connectors to cylinder head/transmission *BA15.18-P-1003-03D 
6 Release and disconnect the electrical connector (2).    
7 Unscrew screw (3) and remove knock sensor (A30/2) downward. INSTALLATION NOTES :
The contact surface must be free from soiling. Malfunction of knock sensor (A30/2) will otherwise occur.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, knock sensor to crankcase
*BA15.10-P-1001-02G 
8 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
9 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
48 V ON-BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUBHARNESS

Number Designation Engine 176 in model 223
BA15.18-P-1003-03D Holder, 48 V connectors to cylinder head/transmission Nm 8