Knock Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.

Fig 1: Locating Air Intake Boot Clips
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Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.

Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the knock sensor, and remove the knock sensor from the cylinder block.

RH side

Fig 3: Locating Knock Sensor Connector (RH)
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LH side

Fig 4: Locating Knock Sensor Connector (LH)
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