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.
Knock Sensor: Installation
- INSTALL KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR
- Install the 2 knock sensors so that it is horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 20 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
It is acceptable for the sensor to be tilted 5°.
- Connect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
- Install the 2 knock sensors so that it is horizontal as shown in the illustration. Then install the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL WATER OUTLET (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
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)
- Connect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
- Install the ground cable with the nut.
Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)
- Install the intake manifold with the 9 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 washers. Using several steps, tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
- CONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
- Connect the radiator hose inlet.
- CONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE
- Connect the heater water inlet hose.
- CONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Align the quick connector with the pipe, then push in the quick connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel hose to the fuel pipe.
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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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