Knock Sensor: Inspection

REMOVE V-BANK COVER
1. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
2. Loosen the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise.
3. Remove the V-bank cover.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE WITH RESONATOR
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY AND WATER OUTLET (See REMOVAL )

Fig 1: Removing V-Bank Cover
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REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS
1. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
2. Using SST, remove the knock sensor.
  SST 09817-1601 1
Fig 2: Removing Knock Sensors
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INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.

If there is continuity, replace the sensor.
REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
1. Using SST, install the knock sensor.
  SST 09817-1601 1
  
  Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Knock Sensors
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2. Connect the knock sensor connector.
REINSTALL WATER OUTLET AND INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
REINSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE WITH RESONATOR
REINSTALL V-BANK COVER
1. Using 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the V-bank cover with the 3 cap nuts.
2. Press down the V-bank cover fastener.