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Knock Sensor: Replacement
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See FUEL SYSTEM )
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY )
- REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY )
- REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY )
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY )
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY
- REMOVE COWL TOP TO COWL BRACE INNER NO. 1 (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSY OUTER FRONT (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Disconnect the fuel pipe No. 1.
- Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp.
- Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel pipe No. 1.
NOTE:- Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and remove the dirt as necessary.
- Be careful of mud because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can be contaminated.
- Do not use any tool in this operation.
- Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
- When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.
- Lock the hose clamp as shown in Fig 3.
- Disconnect the heater water inlet hose B.
- Remove the nut and the ground cable.
- Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
- In order to remove the intake manifold, using several steps, remove the 9 bolts and the 2 nuts in the sequence shown in Fig 5.
- Disconnect the fuel pipe No. 1.
- REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
- Remove the 2 bolts and the engine mounting stay.
- REMOVE WATER OUTLET
- Disconnect the radiator hose inlet.
- Disconnect the radiator reserve tank hose.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
- Remove the clamp.
- Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts and the 2 washers.
- Lock the hose clamp as shown in Fig 7 and remove the water outlet together with the water by-pass hose No. 1.
- Remove the 2 gaskets from the 2 cylinder heads.
- REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
- Disconnect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
- Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 knock sensors.
- INSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
- Install the 2 knock sensors with the 2 nuts as shown in Fig 9.
Torque: 20 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
- Install the 2 knock sensors with the 2 nuts as shown in Fig 9.
- INSTALL WATER OUTLET
- Install 2 new gaskets to the 2 cylinder heads.
- Install the water outlet together with the water by-pass hose No. 1 and unlock the hose clamp.
- Tighten the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts and 2 washers.
Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
- Install the clamp.
- Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
- Connect the radiator reserve tank hose.
- Connect the radiator hose inlet.
- INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts and the 2 nuts. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and the nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in Fig 10.
- Retighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts of the water outlet.
Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
- Retighten the water outlet mounting bolts and nuts.
Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
- Install the ground cable with the nut.
Torque: 8.4 N.m (86 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf)
- Connect the heater water inlet hose B.
- Connect the fuel pipe No. 1.
- Push in the fuel tube connector to the pipe until fuel tube connector makes "click" sound.NOTE:
- Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
- After connecting, check if the connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
- Install the EFI fuel pipe clamp.
- Push in the fuel tube connector to the pipe until fuel tube connector makes "click" sound.
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSY OUTER FRONT (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL COWL TOP TO COWL BRACE INNER NO. 1 (See REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY
- INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY
- INSTALL FR WIPER ARM RH (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY )
- INSTALL FR WIPER ARM LH (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY )
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
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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.
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