Knock Sensor, Removing And Installing: Removing

Component locations, refer to OVERVIEW - IGNITION SYSTEM .

Knock Sensor 1 -G61- 

-- Remove the generator, refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and Knock Sensor 1 -G61-.

Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensor 1, Connector And Bolt

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Knock Sensor 2 -G66- /Knock Sensor 3 -G198- : 

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Knock Sensor 2 And 3 Connectors

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-- Remove the left and right fuel rails, refer to FUEL INJECTORS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt and each knock sensor:

1. Knock Sensor 2 -G66-
2. Knock Sensor 3 -G198-

Fig 3: Identifying Knock Sensor 2 And 3 Bolts

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Knock Sensor 4 -G199-

Fig 4: Identifying Front Wheel Housing Liner

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-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner completely, refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left drive axle heat shield.

Fig 5: Identifying Left Drive Axle Heat Shield And Bolts

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-- Remove the left drive axle from the transmission flange shaft, refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 6: Identifying Left Drive Axle And Transmission Flange Shaft

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-- Cut the cable tie and remove the heat shield boot -1-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and Knock Sensor 4 -G199-.

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield Boot, Knock Sensor 4 And Bolt

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