Knock Sensor: Inspection

REMOVE STARTER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FUEL FILTER SET BOLTS

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filter Set Bolts
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REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR
1. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
2. Using SST, remove the knock sensor.
  SST 09816-30010
Fig 2: Removing Knock Sensor
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INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between the terminal and body.

If there is continuity, replace the sensor.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Terminal And Body
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REINSTALL KNOCK SENSOR
1. Using SST, install the knock sensor.
  SST 09816-30010
  
  Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
2. Connect the knock sensor connector.
REINSTALL FUEL FILTER SET BOLTS
Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
REINSTALL STARTER (See STARTER )