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 SENSOR
- Install the knock sensor with the nut as shown in Fig 1
.
Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the knock sensor connector.
- Install the knock sensor with the nut as shown in Fig 1
.
- INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Install a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
- Install the intake manifold with the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 30 N*m (304 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the union to connector tube hose.
- Connect the ventilation hose.
- Install water by-pass hose No. 2.
- Install the engine wire harness onto the intake manifold.
- INSTALL THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE NO. 2 (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE NO. 1 (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO. 2 (See INSTALLATION )
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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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