Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1992 Acura Integra GS-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Knock Sensor Replacement
- Get the customer's anti-theft radio code. Write down the radio station presets.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Locate the intake air bypass control solenoid underneath the rear of the intake manifold. Pull the solenoid and its vacuum tank loose from their mounting bracket.
- Position the solenoid and tank so you can see the rear knock sensor. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor, then remove the sensor with a 24 mm socket on a universal extension. See Fig 2
- Install the new knock sensor and tighten it to 25 Ft lbs. (34 N.m). Reconnect the electrical connector.
- Reinstall the IAB solenoid and tank back on the bracket.
- Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Enter the radio anti-theft code and the customer's station presets.
- Reset the clock.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.