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Knock Sensor: Removal

  1. PREVENT GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD 
  10. REMOVE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 knock control sensor connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 knock control sensors.
      Fig 1: Locating Knock Control Sensor Connectors And Mounting Bolts
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