Knock Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake boot assembly. Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 2: Locating Knock Sensor Connector
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Remove the knock sensor from cylinder block.

Fig 3: Identifying Knock Sensor Bolt

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