Knock Sensor: Installation

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Install the knock sensor to the cylinder block, and connect the connector to the knock sensor.
NOTE:
- Install the knock sensor connector so that the center of the connector is aligned with the extension line from the cylinder block rib (a).
- Make sure that the knock sensor and its connector do not touch the adjacent parts.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Knock Sensor Connector Bolt
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Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
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