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Knock Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Install the 2 knock control sensors with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the 2 knock control sensor connectors.
  2. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
  3. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK 
  4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    Fig 1: Identifying Knock Control Sensor Installation Position
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  5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  6. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  7. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK  (See REPLACEMENT )
  8. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  9. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL OUTER  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. CHECK FUNCTION OF THROTTLE BODY (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   )