Knock Sensor: Inspection

REMOVE ENGINE FROM VEHICLE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
1. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
2. Using SST, remove the sensor.
  SST 09817-16011
Fig 1: Removing Sensor Using SST
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INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.

If there is continuity, replace the sensor.
REINSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
1. Using SST, install the sensor.
  SST 09817-16011
  
  Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.Ibf)
2. Connect the sensor connector.
REINSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL ENGINE TO VEHICLE (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminal And Body Using An Ohmmeter
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